Chapter 15
Dr. Lyle on the other end of the phone was crying hysterically: “Young Madam, you’ve really put me in a terrible position p>
“When on earth can I go back home, sob sob sob p>
The little nurse beside him was even more desperate: “I don’t want to be in Zanthos, I want to go home. Dr. Lyle, please beg the Young Madam for us p>
Before Dr. Lyle could speak, Vivian Sinclair asked him first: “What do you think Mr. Julian Thorne would do to punish those who dare to toy with him p>
“Going to jail would be a light sentence for the mistakes and absurdity you created in this matter p>
“Or do you really plan to spend the rest of your life in prison, Dr. Lyle p>
“At least hiding outside you still have your freedom p>
“When the dust settles, it’s not impossible to come back. By then, you change your name, I’ll help you make a new identity and find a new city, and you can regain your former life p>
“If you go in, then it’s truly all over p>
“Dr. Lyle, have you thought it through about whether you want to come back p>
Thinking of the bleak and hopeless prison life, Dr. Lyle could only grittily decide: “No, I won’t go back p>
Vivian Sinclair: “Once you leave, there’s no turning back p>
“I don’t want you to come back halfway and turn against us. By then, it won’t just be Mr. Julian Thorne, I will also take action against you p>
Imagining being sued by both sides, Dr. Lyle felt a wave of dizziness.
He wiped his tears and resolved firmly: “Rest assured, the matters entrusted by the Young Madam, I’ve handled everything thoroughly p>
“Upon hearing the news, I immediately destroyed all files and contacted you. Now, at the hospital, there’s absolutely nothing they can check out p>
Vivian Sinclair: “It better be like this p>
“I transferred three million to your account p>
“It should be enough for you two to do something there p>
“Remember, with Mr. Julian’s skills, finding you is no difficult task. Your top priority now is to quickly get a fake identity, and then head to the place I mentioned p>
“I have a fellow student who opened a hospital there p>
“Once you arrive, he’ll take you in p>
After hanging up the phone, Vivian Sinclair finally felt a sense of relief that lasted the entire night.
Luckily, she acted quickly and had already sent Dr. Lyle and that nurse away.
Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Thinking about it, Vivian Sinclair touched her belly again.
Her babies could only belong to her alone!
That night, Austin Grant did not come to see Vivian Sinclair.
Vivian Sinclair actually had a good night’s sleep.
Early the next morning, when she came downstairs, Vivian Sinclair ran into Austin Grant.
He was drinking coffee, and when he saw Vivian Sinclair coming downstairs, he immediately stood up and thoughtfully pulled out a chair for her.
“Did you sleep well last night p>
Vivian Sinclair didn’t know what he was up to again, hence she didn’t speak.
Austin Grant lowered his head, intending to kiss her forehead, but Vivian Sinclair moved away swiftly without thinking.
“What do you want to do, why not just say it directly p>
A hint of displeasure flashed in Austin Grant’s heart at her evasive action.
Their intimacy of kissing on the temples and forehead had only been recent, within these past few months.
Wasn’t she pleased before about their progress?
Vivian Sinclair’s recent unusualness aroused a hint of suspicion in Austin Grant’s heart.
“Vivian, are you still angry p>
“I know I’ve been neglecting you lately because of the group’s listing, leaving you alone at home for a while p>
“But today, I’ve specially cleared my schedule for the day, as an apology, I’ll take you out to buy some things and eat some of your favorite food, okay p>
“Firstly, it can improve your mood as a pregnant woman p>
“Secondly, it’s what I owe you p>
“Since our marriage, I haven’t bought you anything. There’s no time like the present, buy whatever you want today, it’s all on me p>
Vivian Sinclair originally intended to decline directly, but suddenly saw Old Madam Grant smiling as Mrs. Archer wheeled her out.
“Alright p>
“Austin, you should have done this long ago p>
“Vivian is your wife, look at how shabby her wardrobe is p>
“I notice she doesn’t even have a few decent outfits, you should buy her more today, so she doesn’t lose her identity as the Young Madam of The Grant Family p>
Austin Grant agreed without waiting for Vivian Sinclair’s nod: “Yes, Grandma. It’s all my fault for neglecting Vivian before; she’s been carrying our child so painstakingly, and I’ll make it up to her from now on p>
Seeing Jasmine behind Old Madam Grant, and knowing there were still matters for which she needed the approval of her Grandma, Vivian Sinclair didn’t refuse again.
Besides, going out to spend money?
It’s not too much trouble.
After breakfast, Vivian Sinclair casually changed into an outfit before following Austin Grant out.
Upon finding out, Lillian Rivers furiously swept everything off her dressing table.
“It seems this old woman is determined to meddle in Austin and Vivian Sinclair’s marriage p>
“Vivian Sinclair wants to use the child to bind Austin, to firmly hold the position as the daughter-in-law of The Grant Family, which I’m already unhappy about p>
“Now the old woman insists on meddling to foster their relationship, I refuse to let it go her way p>
“Vivian Sinclair must be kicked out of our Grant Family p>
Lillian Rivers couldn’t stand Zoe Monroe but had to use her now.
So, she immediately texted Zoe Monroe.
“Miss Monroe, shall we meet at noon p>
Vivian Sinclair closed her eyes and pretended to sleep once she got in the car, not wanting to speak with Austin Grant.
Austin Grant looked at her slightly rounded belly, feeling softer in his heart.
“During the last prenatal check-up, did the babies develop well p>
Vivian Sinclair didn’t respond.
Austin Grant helplessly reached over to touch her head, “I know you felt aggrieved last night, but Grandma has already punished me by making me kneel. Can we call it even and not dwell on it anymore p>
Vivian Sinclair sneered inwardly: He says it’s even and it’s over?
Sorry, she was born petty, holds grudges fiercely.
So, Vivian Sinclair still ignored him.
Apart from Zoe Monroe, when has Austin Grant ever stooped so low to coax others?
His face instantly showed a hint of anger.
He simply turned the car and stopped by the roadside.
“Vivian Sinclair, are you done yet p>
“I’m talking to you. Even a deaf-mute would give some reaction, right p>
Austin Grant grabbed Vivian Sinclair by the shoulders and forcibly turned her around.
Vivian Sinclair coldly opened her eyes and looked at him: “Weren’t you going to explain Zoe Monroe’s issue to me p>
“Go ahead p>
“And, you owe me an explanation about the tea set too. I’m waiting p>
Austin Grant couldn’t help but grit his teeth: “You’re not going to let this go, are you p>
Vivian Sinclair let out a laugh.
It turns out that people really do laugh when they’re speechless.
The one who said he would explain and give an account was him, and now the one accusing her of being unreasonable and not letting go was still him.
Anyway, no matter how it was said, he was always more justified, while she wasn’t allowed any resistance, just to be his puppet!
Vivian Sinclair just stared at Austin Grant, until Austin Grant himself avoided her gaze first.
“Vivian, I’ll arrange for Zoe to work as my secretary at the company. It’s true I didn’t tell you in advance p>
“But this is something you owe her p>
“Back then, if it weren’t for your tactics, she wouldn’t have been sent abroad, suffering who knows what in a foreign land p>
“It was you who broke us apart p>
“Now I’m merely giving Zoe a secretary position, and if you can’t even tolerate this, what can we talk about in terms of being the Young Madam Grant p>
“Also, I explained about the tea set too p>
“Zoe didn’t even know those were your things p>
“I’ll repay you however much you want, okay p>
“Stop arguing with me, I’m really mentally exhausted p>
Yeah, coaxing two women, so you’ll be mentally exhausted.
But Vivian Sinclair never intended for him to coax her; he imposed himself, wanting to act like the good husband.
Exhausted?
Serves you right!
Vivian Sinclair: “I’ll say it just once, Austin Grant p>
“Back when The Sinclair and Grant families arranged our engagement, it wasn’t because of you that I agreed p>
“I nodded when I’d already heard that your girlfriend had left for a foreign land p>
“What means did I use to force her away? Why don’t you tell me today so even I can understand p>
It was the first time Austin Grant heard Vivian Sinclair talk about this matter.
Seeing her so adamant, he forcibly suppressed the chill in his heart.
Could it be… back then Zoe’s matter really was a misunderstanding?
But just as this thought flashed by, Austin Grant immediately dismissed it.
Zoe is inherently kind and pure—although she can occasionally be a bit temperamental, she would never falsely accuse a good person!
Both of them maintained grim faces as they arrived at the city center.
But Vivian Sinclair wasn’t hesitant about swiping her card.
She had been pampered as a member of the Sinclair Family, always having the top-notch food, clothing, and living conditions among the heiresses of Ardis since childhood.
The Sinclair Family always raised her lavishly, so she knew exactly how to spend extravagantly.
Out of revenge, she swiped five million from Austin Grant in just an hour.
“Send everything to The Grant Estate p>
Not caring about sizes, not even looking at prices, Vivian Sinclair was all about revenge shopping.
Austin Grant was quite generous too.
Not once did he raise an eyebrow throughout.
The sales assistants, who initially didn’t want to bother with Vivian Sinclair because of her plain attire, immediately changed their stance to flattery and obsequiousness when Austin Grant whipped out his black card.
“Madam, your husband treats you so well p>
“Yes, Madam. You’re so fortunate, I really envy you two p>
Austin Grant didn’t mind hearing these words.
On the contrary, when he glanced at Vivian Sinclair’s slightly rounded belly, which was still barely noticeable, he felt a strange sense of reassurance.
The irritation and anger towards her in his heart gradually eased a lot.
“Is there anything else you want to buy p>
Holding two items in his hands, Austin Grant proactively asked Vivian Sinclair.
Vivian Sinclair: “How does my neck look? Bare p>
Austin Grant was amused by her: “Alright, let’s go p>
While Vivian Sinclair was looking at jewelry, Austin Grant’s attention suddenly caught a familiar duo walking past outside.
Coincidentally, it was Lillian Rivers and Zoe Monroe, who had also arranged to be here.
They walked arm in arm, as close as mother and daughter, and Austin Grant immediately followed them out.
After Vivian Sinclair picked out jewelry worth close to ten million, she turned around, only to find Austin Grant nowhere in sight.
Under the clerk’s skeptical gaze, Vivian Sinclair called Austin Grant.
Not only did he not answer, but he also directly declined the call.
When she called again, it went straight to a busy tone.
The clerk seemed to understand.
Her mocking gaze fell on Vivian Sinclair: “Miss, are you still going to buy it or not p>