Chapter 381

Natalie finally quieted down.

When she woke up, the police came to take her statement.

"It was Vivian!" Natalie screamed hysterically. "She tried to kill me! That car crash was her doing!"

"Our investigation shows your vehicle had no prior issues," the officer said calmly, flipping through his notes. "You were the one tailing her and suddenly accelerated. Do you have proof Vivian orchestrated this?"

Natalie gripped the sheets, her knuckles turning white.

She had no evidence.

"It was her!" Natalie shrieked. "She ruined my life! Destroyed the Valrose family!"

"Arrest her now!"

The officers exchanged glances and silently closed their notebooks.

All evidence pointed to Natalie's premeditated revenge.

Valrose Realty's bankruptcy resulted from mismanagement and tax evasion. Ethan Roscente's documents provided irrefutable proof.

"The case has no connection to Vivian," the officer concluded.

"Why?!" Natalie pounded the hospital bed. "You're all taking her side!"

Once the Valrose family's golden girl and corporate executive.

Now a cripple confined to a hospital bed.

Natalie bit her lip until it bled, staining her teeth crimson.

She vowed to recover and return stronger.

Vivian would pay.

......

After days of construction site inspections, Vivian returned to the hospital.

Her phone buzzed.

Fiona Grandelle's name lit up the screen.

"Vivian!" The cheerful voice bubbled through the receiver. "I'm on my way to the capital. Can you pick me up?"

"You're coming to the States?" Vivian stood up in surprise.

"You mentioned a comic convention last time. I wanted to visit." Fiona's voice remained light. "Sent you the flight details!"

Vivian checked the time. The plane would arrive that evening.

"Alone?" Vivian sounded concerned.

"Mom wanted to send bodyguards. I refused." Fiona's tone turned firm. "I need to try being independent."

Hanging up, Vivian smiled warmly.

At dusk, the airport arrival hall.

Vivian paused mid-step near the exit.

Sophia Sherwood stood there in a tight leather skirt, makeup impeccable.

"Dr. Laurent?" Sophia arched a brow, eyes wary. "What a coincidence."

Vivian gave a curt nod and walked past.

The flight arrival announcement echoed through the terminal.

Vivian looked toward the gates, waiting for a familiar figure.