Chapter 535

Ethan Roscente's gaze locked onto Vivian Laurent.

And the man beside her.

A thirty-something-year-old pretending to be an innocent boy in front of Vivian.

Disgusting.

"I don't mind," Ethan said coldly.

"I do!" Vivian snapped.

She studied him suspiciously.

Was this man stalking her again?

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?

"If you like this spot, Mr. Roscente, we'll move to a private room." Vivian grabbed Liam's arm to leave.

"Unnecessary." Ethan turned toward the neighboring booth.

But his eyes never left Vivian.

Liam subtly pulled her closer.

"That man just now—"

"Not familiar," Vivian cut him off.

The corner of Liam's mouth lifted.

He speared a piece of strawberry cake and brought it to Vivian's lips.

She almost refused.

Then she felt Ethan's burning stare.

Against her better judgment, she took the bite.

The glass in Ethan's hand cracked under the pressure.

Veins bulged on the back of his hand.

Liam pretended not to notice and continued feeding her.

"Even back in the organization, you were always popular."

"Now that you've left, you've made even more friends."

"Shadow, I'm truly happy for you."

He deliberately raised his voice.

Just to make sure that man knew—

He was history.

"Thank you, Zero."

Vivian smiled sincerely.

Her appetite had been unusually good lately.

She accepted every morsel Liam offered.

Ethan's eyes turned bloodshot.

This man was clearly provoking him.

First Dominic Atlante.

Now this one.

He yanked out his phone.

"Theo, find a way to get her out of here."

Theo replied instantly: "On it!"

Moments later, Vivian's phone buzzed.

"Big sis, I miss you so much."

"Can I come see you?"

Vivian frowned at the message.

"Not a good time, sweetheart."

Theo sent a voice message next.

His voice quivered: "But I'm so scared home alone."

"Mom's overseas, and I don't have a dad."

"Uncle Victor isn't here either..."

Vivian's heart clenched.

This child was an orphan?

No wonder he kept mentioning his uncle.

She hesitated, glancing at Liam.

Liam set down his fork gently.

"Something wrong?"

Vivian nodded guiltily.

"There's a child who needs me."

Liam ruffled her hair affectionately.

"Go ahead."

Ethan watched from afar.

He nearly shattered his second glass.