Chapter 251

"It's a necessary precaution. We can't afford to wait until something happens."

"Nothing will happen." Vivian's voice was firm.

Ethan frowned. "There's always a possibility."

She looked up at him. "Whose side are you on? As Victoria's brother, shouldn't you hate me?"

"She brought it upon herself." His tone was low. "But Victor won't let this go. You should leave the country for now."

"I don't have time for this." Vivian waved him off impatiently. "Stop causing trouble."

"I'm just concerned about your safety."

"If you're so free, go protect your precious Sophia."

At the mention of that name, Ethan's expression hardened. Those rumors needed to be addressed.

"Vivian, about Sophia and me—"

"The media lied. You've already clarified. I know."

"No, you don't." He stepped closer. "There's nothing between us. We've barely spoken in years."

She scoffed. "Then who were you seeing every day in Eudora?"

Ethan hesitated. He had seen Sophia daily—because of Theo.

"Liar." Her eyes burned with contempt. "Who was it that chased her to the airport and got into that accident? Don't pretend to care now."

"I never had feelings for her."

"Enough!" Vivian grabbed her car keys. "I'm going to be late."

She slammed the car door and drove off. Ethan followed at a distance until she safely reached the hospital.

"Simon," he called his assistant. "Send a team of professional bodyguards to protect Vivian discreetly."

At the hospital, Vivian's colleagues regarded her with admiration.

"Morning. Coffee's on me." She placed the order with a smile.

"Dr. Laurent!" someone gasped. "The internet says you're the founder of AN Atelier? And a piano virtuoso?"

The staff finally learned about the young doctor's astonishing identities.