Chapter 385
Ethan's Meticulous Scheme
Finn barely caught a glimpse of Vivian getting into a car with an unfamiliar girl.
The phone rang abruptly.
"Master?" Finn answered cheerfully.
"Where are you?" Vivian's voice came through the receiver.
"Just wandering around." Finn chuckled. "Miss me already?"
A brief pause.
"Don't come home for the next few days." Vivian was direct. "We're having a female guest. It's inappropriate with you around."
Finn's face fell instantly.
"Who is it? If it's Isabella, I don't mind at all."
"Not her." Vivian's tone was firm. "Just don't scare our guest."
After hanging up, Finn stared blankly at his phone.
He was contemplating which hotel to stay at when his phone buzzed again.
"Mr. Roscente?" Finn answered, puzzled.
"Did you know Vivian went to the airport today?" Ethan cut straight to the point.
Finn sighed. "Just found out. Master banned me from home. I'm practically homeless now."
A soft chuckle came through the line.
"Stay at my place." Ethan offered unexpectedly.
Finn's eyebrows shot up.
"Seriously?"
"I'll text you the address." Ethan was decisive.
Gazing out the window, Ethan pondered. Who could be important enough for Vivian to personally fetch and make Finn avoid?
Meanwhile, Vivian dialed Ryan's number.
"Come over for dinner tonight." She said simply.
Ryan nearly jumped with excitement.
"Dr. Laurent invited me to her home!" He adjusted his collar repeatedly in the mirror.
"Fiona Grandelle is visiting from Eudora." Vivian explained. "Keep her company."
After hanging up, Ryan left immediately.
Standing before Vivian's villa, he looked up at the grand architecture, a pang of bitterness in his heart.
"Dr. Laurent is so accomplished..." He tightened his grip on the gift bag.
The doorbell rang. Vivian answered, wearing an apron.
"Come in." She stepped aside. "Fiona's in the living room."
Ryan sat down awkwardly.
"I'll finish cooking." Vivian turned to leave.
"Need any help?" Ryan stood hastily.
Vivian shook her head. "I promised to cook myself."
The aroma of food wafted from the kitchen, but an uncomfortable silence settled in the living room.