Chapter 784

Bianca Semona suddenly dropped to her knees before Vivian Laurent, tears streaming down her face. "Vivian, you've already taken my parents' lives. Why won't you spare this worthless existence of mine? I know you wield immense power—bloodstained hands mean nothing to someone above the law. I only beg to live in obscurity..."

Her wails drew curious glances from passersby.

Seizing the moment, Victoria Roscente threw herself at Vivian's legs, clinging desperately. As Vivian tried to pull away, Victoria dramatically collapsed backward.

"Ah!"

She curled into a fetal position, clutching her stomach, face drained of color.

"Vivian, I came in good faith to apologize, yet you resort to violence..." Victoria trembled as she struggled upright, eyes glistening with unshed tears.

Vivian observed the theatrics coldly. "I never laid a finger on you."

Victoria glanced around before lowering her voice. "Beat me all you want if it appeases your anger. Just...don't sell me to those vile places..."

Vivian's brow furrowed.

What nonsense was this woman spouting now?

Without checking, she knew social media would explode. Anyone watching would think Vivian the villain in this performance.

"Victoria, get up!" Vivian's voice cut like ice.

"I won't!" Victoria shrieked hysterically. "Haven't you ruined my life enough? Must you annihilate every last shred of my dignity?"

Her deliberately vague accusations invited wild speculation.

Vivian looked down at her. "Since you insist I've wronged you, explain clearly—what exactly have I done?"

Victoria's mouth snapped shut.

"Shall we call your brother to arbitrate?" Vivian's lips curled. "Or shall I state plainly—I, Vivian Laurent, conduct myself with integrity. Petty schemes beneath someone like you aren't worth my attention."

Her gaze swept over both women. "Sophia Evans' death wasn't my doing. Neither were your parents' deaths. But you..."

Vivian lowered her voice. "Before she died, Sophia mentioned someone manipulating her from the shadows. If anyone approaches you...they're likely your family's true murderer."