Chapter 947

Mia's fingers twisted together tightly.

Her chest felt like it was weighed down by a boulder.

Vivian's gentle gaze made her burn with shame.

With a thud, she dropped heavily to her knees.

"Vivian... I betrayed you..."

Tears splattered against the floor.

"I had no choice... That man poisoned me..."

Her voice trembled violently.

"Every attack feels like thousands of ants gnawing at my insides..."

Mia's nails dug deep into her palms.

"He threatened me... Forced me to poison your meals..."

She finally broke down sobbing.

Vivian's brow furrowed slightly.

"You're poisoned too?"

She stepped forward swiftly to help Mia up.

"Let me examine you."

Mia froze.

She hadn't expected Vivian's first concern to be for her.

Slap!

Mia struck her own face hard.

"I deserve to die..."

Vivian caught her hand.

"Stop this."

She retrieved the medical kit.

"We'll do a blood test first."

Ethan took the sample tube.

"I'll rush it to the hospital."

Between hiccuping sobs, Mia described the mysterious man.

"He was about six feet tall... Wore a mask..."

Vivian's expression turned thoughtful.

"Could be using disguises..."

She turned to Ethan.

"Check the surveillance?"

Ethan already had his laptop open.

"On it."

His fingers flew across the keyboard.

Vivian arched an eyebrow.

"You have hidden talents, Mr. Roscente?"

"Just a hobby."

He didn't look up.

Suddenly the screen footage disappeared.

"Footage was erased."

His eyes narrowed.

"Interesting."

Slender fingers continued typing.

Vivian leaned closer to the screen.

"Can you recover it?"

Ethan's lips curved slightly.

"Piece of cake."

The screen's glow accentuated the sharp angles of his profile.