Chapter 787

Victoria Roscente's fingers clenched tightly around the hem of her dress.

"Brother, I'm just scared." Her voice trembled slightly. "Vivian Laurent is a liar. Sophia Evans must have been killed by her. I'm her next target—I have to protect myself."

Her reddened eyes lifted.

"Sophia was such a kind person, gone just like that. She bore a child for the Roscente family. Even if she hadn't contributed much, she still suffered..."

Ethan Roscente suddenly interrupted, "Did you know Theo isn't Sophia's biological son?"

Victoria's eyes widened in shock.

"What?" Her voice rose sharply. "That's impossible!"

The image of Theo's sweet smile flashed through her mind. That child had called Sophia "Mom" since birth. How could it be...

Ethan's gaze turned icy.

"Not only was she not his mother, but she nearly killed him days ago." His voice burned with suppressed anger. "If not for Vivian, Theo would be dead now."

Victoria staggered back a step.

"No way... Vivian must have deceived you..."

"I ran a paternity test." Ethan spoke each word deliberately. "Sophia hid too many secrets. She wasn't the person you thought she was."

Victoria's lips trembled.

She recalled what that woman had said—that Sophia had been silenced for betraying them.

Had Sophia also tried to kill Theo...?

The thought sent chills down her spine.

"Sophia wouldn't..." she murmured. "She was so gentle..."

But ever since that woman appeared, she'd begun doubting everything.

Footsteps suddenly sounded at the door.

"Mr. Roscente is back," announced a servant.

Victor Roscente entered with a smile, his gaze shifting between them.

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming, Ethan?" He approached warmly. "I would've returned earlier had I known."

Ethan gave a slight nod. "Uncle."

Victoria kept her head down. "Father."

Victor patted Ethan's shoulder.

"You've been neglecting company matters lately." His tone was deceptively concerned. "If you're too busy, you should delegate. The old shareholders are watching closely."