Chapter 945

Vivian's temples throbbed. Ethan actually thought she was the heroine of this story and believed she had nothing to do with it?

"You think this is romantic? That it would move me?"

Ethan shook his head. "I just want to protect you."

She was too tired to argue. His stubbornness was something she knew all too well.

"Vivian, it's time you told me your plan."

Seeing no way to get rid of him, she relented. "The cause of my poisoning is still unclear. Emily's blood also contains toxins. The culprit is likely one of the villa's maids."

As soon as she finished speaking, her phone rang.

"Viv, all the other staff are accounted for—only Mia, the cook, is missing." Lucas's voice was tense.

Her eyes turned cold. Mia had been acting strangely lately, always urging her to eat more.

"Keep searching! Check airports and train stations!"

Ethan spoke up suddenly. "I know where she is."

Lucas paused. "Who was that?"

"The driver," Vivian lied.

Hanging up, she fixed Ethan with a glare. "How do you know Mia?"

"I had all the staff monitored. Just received word that a girl trying to flee was intercepted."

Soon, Mia was brought back. Her face was pale, her gaze shifty when she saw Vivian.

Though she hadn't confessed, her trembling fingers betrayed her.