Chapter 135
Vivian Sinclair glanced at Julian Thorne and immediately said, “Right now p>
“Here’s what I’ll do, I’ll give you an address p>
Vivian Sinclair gave Mrs. Archer the teahouse’s location, “Dominic Archer has been there before, he knows how to take you p>
Julian Thorne instructed Louie to drive straight to The Gilded Leaf Teahouse, and as Vivian Sinclair got out of the car, Julian checked his watch and said, “I’ll pick you up at six sharp this evening p>
“Miss Sinclair, make sure not to get lost again p>
Julian Thorne spoke with a significant undertone, he was slightly uneasy about Vivian Sinclair wandering around by herself.
Perhaps she herself wasn’t aware of how many people in Ardis were trying to track her movements right now.
Aside from the paparazzi, both the Grant Family and the Sinclair Family were keeping a tight watch on her.
Now there’s also the Drexler Family.
The Drexler Family is already feeling pushed to the brink.
Julian Thorne plans to exert some effort to completely put the Drexler Family to rest.
If not, they’ll become a rabid dog that bites indiscriminately p>
Vivian Sinclair also had a slight sense of impending crisis, but it was still early, and she feared she wouldn’t be able to last until six that evening.
So she said, “Mr. Thorne, please go about your own affairs p>
“I can have Major and Minor come and pick me up, don’t worry, I’ll be heading back to Crestfall Villa p>
She had been running errands with money all day, spending far less time with Stella.
So Vivian Sinclair intended to make an effort to return as early as possible.
Julian Thorne saw that she was being thick-headed.
Did she honestly think he was only concerned she wouldn’t return to Crestfall Villa?
Julian Thorne felt a suffocating discomfort in his chest.
Pushing Louie to drive quickly.
Vivian Sinclair saw him suddenly change his expression, feeling somewhat inexplicable.
But she didn’t think much about it.
She lightly tapped the divorce certificate inside her handbag and happily went upstairs.
“Boss p>
Upon learning that Vivian Sinclair had suddenly arrived, Patrick Powell immediately put down his work and came over to see her.
The most excited of all was Jasmine.
She excitedly pounced on Vivian Sinclair, “Vivian p>
“You had me worried to death p>
“Are you alright, are you hurt p>
“That damned husb… oh no, that damned Lillian Rivers, actually conspired with those vile kidnappers to snatch you; my soul almost vanished when I saw the news p>
“Are you really okay p>
“Are the babies alright too p>
Jasmine had asked Vivian over the phone but was still thrilled to see her in person.
Vivian Sinclair spread her arms and turned around twice on the spot.
“Don’t worry; I’m really fine p>
“The ones with problems now are them p>
“By the way, do you have any news about Gia Grant p>
“She went missing after that night p>
“I have no idea what happened to her p>
Vivian Sinclair felt uneasy, wondering if it was because she left Gia Grant by the roadside that night, leading to something terrible happening to her.
Jasmine shook her head, “No news. The school has no information about her p>
“Vivian, don’t overthink. It’s really not your fault p>
“If they hadn’t kidnapped you, would any of this have happened p>
“You’re still pregnant, yet they wanted to harm you; it’s outrageous p>
Vivian Sinclair smiled and nodded, “You’re right p>
“First comes cause, then comes effect p>
“We can only hope things turn out well for her p>
Perhaps she wanted to escape reality and hide on her own?
Vivian thus shoved that matter aside and stopped thinking about it.
Mrs. Archer and Dominic Archer arrived promptly.
Along with them came the President of Pinnacle Bank—Walter Warren, and a lawyer.
Walter Warren, Vivian Sinclair had met here last time.
That time, Lillian Rivers had coincidentally arranged a secret meeting with him at the teahouse; it was unexpected for Mrs. Archer to bring him to meet her, leaving Vivian Sinclair a bit puzzled.
“And this gentleman p>
Mrs. Archer first turned back to Walter Warren and said, “President Warren, Lawyer Lee, please have some tea outside for now and wait p>
“When I call you in, then you can meet Miss Sinclair p>
Both were very courteous and nodded, taking their leave with the door closed behind them.
Before Vivian Sinclair could speak, Mrs. Archer pushed two documents before her.
“Miss Sinclair, this is the bank’s share transfer agreement, and the appointment letter for the Cypress Foundation’s chairmanship p>
“If you find nothing amiss, please go ahead and sign them p>
Vivian Sinclair was shocked.
These were the very items Dylan Drexler and Lillian Rivers caused a massive uproar, seemingly going insane to obtain.
How could Mrs. Archer be giving them to her?
Seeing Vivian Sinclair’s reaction, Mrs. Archer spoke sternly, “Do not worry, I am in no position to decide without authorization p>
“These assets are owned by the Old Madam herself p>
“On her deathbed, she declared in her will to give them to you p>
Dominic Archer, off to the side, was even more enthusiastic than Vivian Sinclair, rubbing his hands together, “Miss Sinclair, quick, sign it p>
“I knew I had judged you correctly p>
“The Old Madam valued you greatly, you mustn’t let her down p>
“From now on, I’m fully committed to following you p>
Vivian Sinclair gave him a stern look.
Dominic Archer saw her expression and immediately shut his mouth.
Vivian Sinclair then said, “But didn’t the Old Madam already give me everything that day p>
Vivian Sinclair still didn’t know how to handle the items in that box.
Now it was clear, these things representing power and wealth, which Austin Grant and his mother racked their brains for, even costing Lillian Rivers the rest of her life and Dylan Drexler his life, ended up being left to her.
Moreover, isn’t this the foundation for the Grant Family’s turnaround?
“I don’t understand what the Old Madam means p>
Vivian Sinclair said as she pushed both documents back.
“No matter what, I can’t accept this p>
Mrs. Archer saw Vivian Sinclair actually refusing and immediately stood up nervously.
“Miss Sinclair, do you know what this represents p>
“How many people would break their heads trying to get these things p>
“The Old Madam didn’t leave them to the Master or the Young Master but to you, which shows her affection and trust for you. How can you refuse p>
Vivian Sinclair: “Since you said it yourself, these things she didn’t leave to her own son and grandson but to me, her former granddaughter-in-law, I absolutely can’t accept them p>
“I’ve already divorced Austin Grant; it’s better to sever ties with the Grant Family completely p>
Vivian Sinclair’s determined attitude left Mrs. Archer in a panic.
“Can’t you at least take it as something left for the two children you’re expecting p>
Vivian Sinclair just stared at Mrs. Archer without speaking.
Mrs. Archer grew more and more uneasy.
At this moment, she felt thoroughly seen through by Vivian Sinclair. She was annoyed that she couldn’t successfully fulfill the task given by the Old Madam before her death, and spoke with some anger: “Don’t be ungrateful p>
“How can you be so heartless after how much the Old Madam loved you p>
Having been close to Old Madam Grant for so many years, she never felt so unsure about a matter before.
She came here bursting with confidence, but now she was deeply troubled.
After all, this was a critical task left by the Old Madam before her death!
If she messed it up, how could she ever face the Old Madam again?
Vivian Sinclair: “Don’t use morals to manipulate me p>
“I’ve been fooled long enough already p>
“Otherwise, why would it take so long to get the divorce certificate I should have had ages ago p>
Vivian Sinclair was referring to how the Old Madam had previously used her illness to delay her divorce process from Austin Grant.
Now that she was dead, she would no longer be deceived in this manner.
“And you should be the last person to lecture me p>
“Without me, you would still be in the hands of Dylan Drexler and Lillian Rivers p>
Dominic Archer saw the tension rising and hurriedly interjected, “Exactly, Mom p>
“If I found you so quickly, it was all thanks to Miss Sinclair p>
“If it wasn’t for Miss Sinclair’s people taking your son to find you, you might not have survived p>
“Dylan Drexler and Lillian Rivers planned to starve you until you couldn’t handle it anymore and told them what they wanted to know p>
“If we hadn’t arrived in time, could you have lasted until now p>
“And with the Old Madam gone, why clash with Miss Sinclair? You should consider your son’s future, right? Without Miss Sinclair, he’d still be drowning in debt—over the years, Old Madam hasn’t treated us as well as Miss Sinclair has p>
Mrs. Archer’s face darkened further with every word.
She angrily slapped Dominic Archer across the face.
“Shut up p>
“Clean up your own mess. Why should the Old Madam save you from it p>
“And if you hadn’t been careless, would she have caught you p>
“I don’t think she treats you that well. Would she pay your debts if you weren’t somewhat useful p>
Dominic Archer covered his face, feeling wronged, and said, “At least the benefits Miss Sinclair gives my son are clear p>
“What has the Grant Family ever given us p>
“They call us employed servants at best, and at worst, treat us no better than dogs p>
“That’s slavery p>
“Do what you want! If you stay stubborn, I can do nothing about it p>
“But I’m staying loyal to Miss Sinclair p>
“I won’t be going back to the Grant Family anymore p>
“I refuse to believe the Grant Family will take care of you in your old age p>
Dominic Archer’s words almost made Mrs. Archer faint with anger.
“You…you ungrateful child p>
Vivian Sinclair didn’t want to hear more of their back-and-forth, so she interrupted, “Enough p>
“If there’s nothing else, you should leave p>
“Dominic Archer, I’m not keeping you either p>
“Let’s just part ways and not interact anymore p>
Dominic Archer looked devastated and nearly knelt down: “Please, Miss Sinclair p>
“Miss Sinclair, I’m devoted to you now. You can’t abandon me p>
Seeing her son’s disappointing display, Mrs. Archer finally gave in, sitting down like a wilted plant.
“It seems you’ve already seen through it p>
Dominic Archer looked puzzled: “Mom, seen through what p>
“What riddles are you and Miss Sinclair speaking in p>
Vivian Sinclair: “I’ve already been severely manipulated once and only broke free today. How can I trust her so easily again p>
“I’ve long understood that she prioritizes the interests of the Grant Family above all else p>
“Why would she leave these things to me without a reason p>
“So, tell me, what conditions did she leave me with p>
Mrs. Archer looked uneasy: “The Old Madam left you all her Pinnacle Bank shares and The Cypress Foundation… The only condition is for you to remarry the Young Master p>
“Within three months p>
“But she probably never imagined that you’d be so dismissive of these easily attainable things p>
“Showing contempt for them p>