Chapter 144
Elias Sinclair finished speaking, closed his eyes in despair.
Because this ’Thorne’, is truly not someone The Sinclair Family can provoke.
They do not have the power.
Nor the confidence.
In Ardis, the Sinclair Family must walk around this surname.
Otherwise p>
It would be like striking a stone with an egg.
If they were to insist on fighting, the foundation of The Sinclair Family could be destroyed overnight.
It’s not that Elias Sinclair underestimates himself, but he’s too clear-headed.
Clear-headed enough to understand the influence of The Thorne Family in Ardis and even nationwide, if not globally.
The Thorne Family is the top aristocratic family in Ardis.
So when he knew it was The Thorne Family, besides outrage and shock, he also felt helplessness.
Clearly, he should have been more alert.
After all, the last time he chased someone to Phoenixia, he had already heard the surname ’Thorne p>
At that time, he did not think deeply.
Because he could never have imagined that his always well-behaved sister, Vivian Sinclair, would be pregnant with a child that was not her husband’s.
But was related to that formidable and mysterious Thorne Family in Ardis.
That person, always enigmatic and elusive.
Isn’t it said that he is not fond of women?
Why did it have to be Vivian p>
His sister, Vivian!
This Julian Thorne appears virtuous on the surface, but can do such absurd things behind the scenes!
Today he even boldly came to The Sinclair Family for Vivian!
Is there no longer any attempt to cover up?
Elias Sinclair felt too unwilling in his heart.
So if Simon Sinclair hadn’t wanted to go out personally, Elias Sinclair wouldn’t have spoken so unwillingly.
Vivian Sinclair didn’t have time to guess Elias Sinclair’s thoughts now, still shocked by what Mrs. Archer had just said.
She thought she misheard.
Proposal?
She looked at Mrs. Chamberlain with questioning eyes: “Did you say proposal p>
“Is there a mistake p>
Elias Sinclair sneered coldly: “You still have the face to ask p>
“Even at this moment, who are you pretending for p>
Vivian Sinclair took a deep breath, clenched her fist, and couldn’t bear it anymore, swinging a heavy punch at Elias Sinclair’s jaw.
“Shut up p>
“Did I ask you p>
“Elias Sinclair, I used to see you as my most respected brother p>
“But from now on, you are the person I despise the most p>
“As loathsome as Austin Grant p>
This punch made Vivian Sinclair’s hand tremble with pain.
But it felt satisfying!
Shouting those words was doubly satisfying.
The anger and disdain in her eyes were undisguised and deeply hurt Elias Sinclair’s heart.
More startling and painful to Elias Sinclair than the punch Vivian gave him.
What did she say?
She despises him?
As loathsome as Austin Grant?
She’s even stopped calling him brother?
Does she want to rebel?
“Vivian Sinclair, you p>
Besides Elias Sinclair himself, Simon Sinclair and Wendy Warren were both staring in shock.
Only Catherine Sinclair curled her lips like she was watching a good show.
Not surprised.
She even slapped her big brother last night.
Indeed, only a cat raised by oneself can pluck the tiger’s whiskers.
“Wait p>
“Nobody speak p>
Simon Sinclair finally reacted at this point.
“The Thorne Family p>
“Which Thorne Family p>
“You’re saying, the ones outside early this morning surrounding the whole Sinclair Family because of Vivian Sinclair… are The Thorne Family p>
“And, here to propose, not to cause trouble and capture her p>
Wendy Warren was also confused: “Yes p>
“Weren’t they said to be coming for Vivian, to cause trouble p>
“Now it sounds like they are here to propose p>
Mrs. Chamberlain hurriedly explained nervously: “Sir, Ma’am, I never said these people came to make trouble for Miss Vivian p>
“It’s just that we didn’t get it clear at first, and everyone assumed they were here to make trouble p>
“But the young master went out and asked clearly, they aren’t here for trouble, they’re here to propose marriage to Miss Vivian p>
“Now even half the road outside the gate is filled with their gifts for Miss Vivian p>
“No other cars can pass p>
“Shouldn’t we make some sort of response? The five minutes are nearly up p>
Simon Sinclair’s face turned dark as he looked sharply at Elias Sinclair: “Speak! Which Thorne Family is it p>
Elias Sinclair remained silent, staring instead at Vivian Sinclair.
Simon Sinclair then turned his attention to the foster daughter he had just reprimanded.
Vivian Sinclair: “Dad thought, with pride, of your star son Elias Sinclair, even he dreads The Thorne Family, which other Thorne Family can it be p>
Simon Sinclair’s face gradually turned pale: “Could it be the legendary, formidable in business, the genius commercial tycoon from Crestfall Villa… The Thorne Family p>
Vivian Sinclair: “Yes p>
Saying that, Vivian Sinclair gently placed her hand on her raised belly.
Seeing her action, Simon Sinclair took a heavy step back, stumbling slightly.
“You p>
He pointed at Vivian Sinclair in shock.
“Could it be that the child in your womb… the child in your womb is from The Thornes p>
“Vivian Sinclair, how dare you p>
“Are you looking for death by provoking him p>
“Or is it that the child in your womb is just related to The Thornes… Yes, it must just be related, they have many relatives, it can’t be that person’s, right p>
“It must be like that p>
“When you are a married woman, how could a person of such status provoke you p>
In an instant, Simon Sinclair accepted his own assumption.
Soon after, his face showed anger and coldness once again: “Just a relative from The Thornes, Vivian, and you dare to scare us p>
“You want to use their power to suppress us p>
“Nonsense! Truly a rebellious daughter p>
“Do you know how dangerous this is p>
“If the world finds out that you got pregnant by someone else while married, you’ll be condemned by all, drowned by their spit, and you’ll bring utter disgrace to The Sinclair Family p>
At this moment, Vivian Sinclair realized the meaning of the saying: you can never wake someone who is pretending to sleep.
She shook her head: “Think whatever you want p>
“As long as you can console yourself p>
“Five minutes are up p>
“He should be here p>
Just as she finished speaking, there was a loud ’bang’ from the direction of the garden gate.
Elias Sinclair reflexively reached out to shield Vivian Sinclair.
However, Vivian Sinclair dodged.
She evaded Elias’s protection and quickly walked towards the gate.
Elias’s expression changed: “Vivian, come back here p>
He reached out to grab her.
Catherine Sinclair swiftly stepped forward to block Elias: “Brother, when The Sinclair Family abandoned Vivian back then, you already lost her p>
“Don’t make things too ugly p>
“Let her be free p>
“And also, you can’t win against The Thornes, can you p>
Elias Sinclair angrily pushed Catherine away: “This is not for you to say! Move p>
Catherine felt a pang of pain in her heart.
She whispered bitterly: “Yes, I was never anything p>
Her eyes reddened, but fortunately, Vivian had already reached the foyer during Catherine’s intervention.
Seeing this, Elias ordered: “Stop her, don’t let her take a step out of the foyer p>
Vivian: “Who dares p>
“All of you, get out of my way p>
Her command was loud and clear as she strode out.
The servants saw her belly and none dared to truly stop her.
And now, even the direction of the main gate was completely lost.
The Sinclairs had security.
But due to their usual low profile, it was not as formidable as The Grant Family.
Thus, the well-trained Thorne family soldiers easily dismantled the Sinclair’s gates.
A swarm of black-clad figures surged in, instantly filling the Sinclair’s garden.
Upon witnessing this, all the Sinclair servants screamed and huddled in the corners.
Until both Simon and Elias rushed out.
Seeing the scene, their faces fell instantly!
“Stop p>
“You, you Thornes think you can oppress people like this because of your power p>
Simon lost his temper and rushed forward.
But Elias pulled him back.
“Dad p>
“He’s here p>
Vivian had already stepped off the stairs.
Her heart suddenly sensed something, and she instinctively looked up to the open gate.
Julian Thorne still wore his black coat.
Standing there at the gate, motionless, he exuded an aura as sharp as a blade, like a dark light cutting through the morning mist.
He revealed himself just like that.
The oppressive atmosphere spread tangibly, rendering all the Sinclair servants silent and motionless.
The dawn had just broken, casting light on his shoulder, outlining Julian Thorne’s chiseled jaw with a nearly perfect contrast, as sharp as carved by a sculptor.
This stunningly handsome man.
It’s really him!
Upon seeing the familiar figure, Vivian’s heart pounded intensely, almost breaking through her chest.
She instinctively paused her steps.
All the defenses and tension in her heart dissipated in an instant.
On the other hand, Elias and Simon Sinclair were alarmed.
This man’s presence was overwhelming.
So strong that Elias instinctively raised his guards to the maximum, mixed with an incredibly strong complex hostility.
He took two steps forward, trying to bring Vivian back.
But this time, Simon held him back.
However, Julian didn’t even glance in the Sinclair father and son’s direction.
Even if they had crossed paths in the business world before.
Even if they had politely nodded to each other.
But today, Julian’s patience and goodwill had already been completely exhausted.
Especially after seeing the obvious swelling on Vivian’s face, his fierce aura poured out without restraint.
Julian Thorne walked over.
First, he took off his coat and draped it over Vivian’s shoulders, wrapping her up.
“Did you touch her p>