Chapter 738

Unpleasant Parting

Annika Heilbronn's hired internet trolls stirred up a storm online.

A tidal wave of vicious insults flooded toward Vivian Laurent.

Liam Valdemar learned of this development almost immediately.

He called Vivian at once, his voice laced with concern. "Shadow, I've seen what's happening online."

Vivian responded calmly. "Just some pathetic attention-seekers."

"Let me deal with that woman," Liam's tone turned icy. "One bullet. Permanent solution."

"Liam!" Vivian frowned. "We live in a society governed by law, not the organization."

"But she's hurting you!" His voice rose sharply.

Vivian sighed. "Killing her would only complicate things further."

Liam's knuckles turned white from gripping the phone.

Fury burned through him with no outlet.

"What about that Ethan Roscente?" Liam suddenly changed tack. "He can't even protect his own woman!"

"What does he have to do with this?" Vivian sounded genuinely puzzled.

Liam scoffed. "A real man would shield what's his."

"Liam!" Vivian's voice turned stern. "This is my personal matter."

Silence stretched between them for several seconds.

"Fine. I won't interfere." Liam bit out the words before ending the call.

He hurled his phone against the wall with violent force.

The screen shattered instantly.

Liam's chest heaved with ragged breaths.

Memories surfaced of countless arguments with Vivian back in their organization days.

He always advocated decisive action.

She insisted on measured responses.

"Sentimental fool!" His fist smashed into the wall.

Plaster dust rained down.

That Zoe Chamberlain was clearly Annika's pawn.

One word from Vivian.

He could make the woman disappear within minutes.

Yet Vivian stubbornly chose the most convoluted approach.

Liam's eyes darkened like a hunting hawk's.

He pulled out a second phone.

Dialed a familiar number.

"Keep close surveillance on Zoe Chamberlain."