Chapter 323

Vincent Valrose's face darkened. After a long silence, he finally spoke. "Vivian, I've lived in this room for years. Since when does a father give up his bedroom for his daughter?"

"Does longevity grant you immunity?" Vivian Laurent stroked her chin. "If the court comes to seize this property someday, will you refuse to leave too?"

Her casual remark made Vincent envision the worst-case scenario - the Roscente Group crushing Valrose Realty, his family being evicted from their mansion.

Now that Vivian's status had changed, her words carried imperial weight.

"Let's discuss this reasonably," Vincent immediately backtracked. "I'll have the master bedroom prepared for you. We'll move to the guest room."

He turned and ordered Maggie Flores to start packing.

Pearl Valrose emerged from adjusting her clothes and gasped at the scene. "What are you doing?"

The maid explained, "Madam, Mr. Valrose instructed us to vacate the master bedroom for Miss Vivian."

Pearl's eyes widened. Had Vincent lost his mind?

"Vincent, you're giving our room to an outsider?"

Vivian fanned the flames. "So I'm an outsider now? I'll take my leave then. Though this mansion holds such fond memories. Perhaps I'll bring some investigators to audit the books next time. Who knows what shady contracts they might uncover?"

Vincent immediately snapped at Pearl. "Foolish woman! Step aside!"

He turned back to the servants. "Hurry up!"

A satisfied smile curled Vivian's lips. "Weren't we having dinner? Where is it?"

"This way, please." Vincent practically bowed as he led her, treating Vivian like royalty.

The irony was palpable. The same man who'd once thrown Vivian out now welcomed her back with open arms.

Pearl trembled with rage. Vivian's return had brought nothing but chaos.

As Vivian walked past, Pearl slyly stuck out her foot to trip her.

But Vivian anticipated the move and stomped hard on Pearl's foot.

"Ah!" Pearl shrieked in pain.

Vivian smirked. "My apologies for not watching my step. Though I must ask - why is your foot stretched so far out? Trying to trip me?"

Vincent had warned Pearl not to cause trouble. Vivian was now their golden goose, her status completely transformed.

Fearing further outbursts, Vincent barked, "Escort Madam to her room. She won't be joining us for dinner."

Pearl exploded. "Have you gone mad, Vincent? You'd treat me like this for that little bitch? No wonder she's so ill-mannered - her mother died too young to teach her better!"