Chapter 644

Vivian stared at him. "Do you know what's in this cup?"

Ethan shook his head.

The liquid had an odd color and an even stranger smell—nothing like ordinary tea.

"What if it's urine?" Vivian pressed.

Without hesitation, Ethan replied, "I'll drink it."

The determination in his eyes sent a tremor through her heart.

This man was willing to go that far for her.

She had never believed his sweet words before.

Yet in every crisis, he was always the first to stand in front of her.

Even now, knowing it might be something vile, he stepped forward without flinching.

A bittersweet ache spread through Vivian's chest.

She shouldn’t be moved.

But her heartbeat betrayed her, racing uncontrollably.

"No need." She snatched the cup back and downed it in one gulp.

It was just a special floral tea from her shop.

She had deliberately chosen the variety that most resembled urine in color.

The child's disgusted act was all part of the psychological setup.

With Isabella's flawless performance, the trap was set perfectly.

Bianca took the bait.

Ethan took the half-empty cup and sipped from the exact spot her lips had touched.

"AN signature floral tea," Vivian announced to the crowd. "Detoxifying and refreshing. Feel free to try."

"Impossible!" Bianca shrieked. "She must have drunk urine!"

Vivian was prepared.

She handed the remaining tea to a bystander. "See for yourself."

Someone took a whiff. "It's definitely tea."

The little boy stepped forward. "She just asked me to walk past the restroom."

Bianca paled.

"Your own guilt betrayed you," Vivian said coldly. "Now, it's time to honor your promise."