Chapter 10
Hearing the calmness in Vivian Sinclair’s voice, Tina guessed there might be some issues between the couple.
She tactfully did not ask further, saying, “Don’t worry, I said the piece couldn’t be sold externally, and Vivi herself has taken it away p>
“He was very disappointed but offered a deposit of five million, wanting you to come out of retirement to custom design a set of jewelry p>
“He said that if you’re willing, money is not an issue p>
Vivian Sinclair wouldn’t turn away money.
Especially when it’s Austin Grant’s money, she’s willing to take more.
“Tell him, if he’s truly sincere, to prepare fifty million. I’ll design him a set of unique diamond jewelry in the world p>
“We’ll split it fifty-fifty when it’s done p>
Tina, unable to hide her excitement, laughed, “Alright. Then we’ll meet later p>
After seeing Tina and handing over the items, Vivian Sinclair went to the real estate agency once more.
The house was successfully sold.
Being a villa in an excellent location, Vivian Sinclair received a substantial sum.
She deposited all the money into a trust fund, with the beneficiaries being her two unborn babies.
She feared that, upon divorcing Austin Grant, she wouldn’t get much from The Grant Family.
So it’s crucial to save as much as she can now, to plan for herself and her children.
The reason she could sell the house was that it was once a wedding gift from The Grant Family, already transferred to her name.
During the marriage, she had the right to dispose of it.
That night, Austin Grant returned to the old residence.
Having drunk too much, he was helped back to his room.
“Vivian… Vivian, I’m home p>
Lying on the bed, Austin Grant tugged at his collar uncomfortably and instructed the maid who followed him in, “Let Young Madam make me a bowl of hangover soup p>
“Vivian’s hangover soup is the best p>
The maid replied respectfully, “Young Master, Young Madam hasn’t returned yet p>
Austin Grant sat up holding his aching head, “Not back? What do you mean not back p>
“Is Young Madam not at home p>
Maid: “Yes, Young Master, Young Madam said she would move back to the old residence before Old Madam’s birthday banquet p>
Only then did Austin Grant realize that she hadn’t replied to the message he sent her last night.
“Ha, she’s truly spoiled, now she dares not to reply to my messages p>
“Pregnant with my child, she’s learned to throw tantrums as well p>
Just as Austin Grant was about to call Vivian Sinclair, Zoe Monroe called first.
“Austin, I slipped in the shower and fell just now, I can’t get up, can you come over p>
“I’m really in pain p>
Zoe Monroe’s voice was tinged with tears and grievance.
Austin Grant instantly sobered up.
He hurriedly got up, picked up the suit he had just taken off.
“Zoe, don’t be afraid, wait for me, I’m coming right away p>
Austin Grant rushed out the door, completely putting aside matters concerning Vivian Sinclair.
Old Madam Grant turned dark upon hearing the maid’s word-for-word recount.
“What’s the matter with this Austin p>
“I made sure he came back, yet I didn’t even see him, and he’s been seduced away by that vixen again p>
“At least Vivian isn’t at home, otherwise… her heart would be hurt once more p>
“Foolishness p>
“If I don’t find the opportunity to bring them back together, fostering affection, this decent home will truly fall apart p>
Mrs. Archer comforted Old Madam Grant, “Don’t be angry p>
“You need to take care of your health, live longer, so you have more chances to help Young Madam and Young Master keep their little home p>
Old Madam Grant nodded, agreeing with Mrs. Archer’s words.
However, she couldn’t just watch Austin continue being so foolish!
The urgent matter is to drive that vixen, Zoe Monroe, away from Austin’s side.
“Mrs. Archer, for my birthday banquet, write a card for Zoe Monroe p>
Elsewhere, Lillian Rivers, knowing her son had just left and gone to see Zoe Monroe again, was also somewhat annoyed.
“He’s truly bewitched by this cheap woman p>
“Now Austin is no longer under my control, I’m really worried he’ll feed this cheap woman’s appetite p>
“If Vivian Sinclair is driven away, this cheap woman’s not easy to dismiss either p>
Gia Grant indifferent, “Mom, you’re just overthinking p>
“Let them fight till they both lose, it’d be better if my brother gets tired of both at once p>
Lillian Rivers’ eyes lit up.
“Gia, you’re getting smart p>
Gia Grant:?
Was she not smart before?
In the blink of an eye, Old Madam Grant’s birthday banquet arrived.
Though it was likely Old Madam Grant’s last, The Grant Family followed her wishes, not making a big fuss.
Only family and friends of The Grant Family attended, and it was held at Old Madam Grant’s favorite Solstice Garden.
Thirty to forty inner relatives of The Grant Family attended.
The garden was bustling everywhere.
Vivian Sinclair waited for Austin Grant at the Solstice Garden entrance.
Old Madam Grant specially called her, hoping the couple would attend the banquet together, not wanting to let everyone see The Grant Family’s joke at her last birthday banquet.
Vivian Sinclair thought about the elderly’s wish and did not refuse.
She dressed in a qipao that did not cling and did not show her pregnancy belly, with her hair tied up and wearing jade earrings.
Wearing the heirloom bracelet given to her by Old Madam Grant on her left hand, her feet in the lowest heel shoes.
An elegant appearance, yet so stunningly dazzling that no one could look away.
Austin Grant had arrived early.
Sitting in the car not far away, he watched as Vivian Sinclair stood under the streetlight.
He had long known she was beautiful, her aura was exceptionally cold and exquisite.
After marrying him, that high and mighty eldest daughter of The Sinclair Family fell into the dirt because of her background.
So Austin has seen her at her most embarrassed and vulnerable.
No matter how insincere, he reached out to her.
Since then, her aloofness has diminished greatly, showing a gentle, obedient, and sensible side.
Austin knows it’s because what Vivian wants most in this world is a family that won’t abandon her.
Thus, she is highly reliant on him and values the two children in her belly greatly.
However, she’s been rebellious lately.
Not only has she snapped at him several times, but recently she hasn’t been clinging to him.
This made Austin feel slightly displeased and even angry.
After smoking a lot, Austin still didn’t plan to get out of the car.
He simply wanted her to stand for a while longer as a form of punishment.
Until a black business car suddenly stopped in front of Vivian.
The car window lowered.
Vivian hadn’t recognized the person yet when Special Assistant Linden showed a smiling face from the passenger seat: “Young Madam Grant, what a coincidence p>
Vivian was briefly surprised but quickly greeted, “You’re Mr. Thorne’s man p>
The rear window didn’t lower.
Vivian could clearly feel someone staring at her through the glass.
The piercing direct gaze made her nearly lose her composure.
After all, Julian Thorne is someone she tries her hardest to flee from, unwilling to deal with, the biological father of her children.
Linden glanced at the back seat, politely asked, “Young Madam Grant, our gentleman was too busy that day, so he didn’t have a chance to receive your transferred money p>
“You seemed to have blocked the gentleman afterward p>
“He tried to inquire about this matter but couldn’t get hold of anyone p>
“The gentleman says, what do you intend to do about this matter? He thinks you shouldn’t be someone who shirks responsibility p>
Vivian was incredibly awkward!
After transferring the money that day, she directly blocked Julian Thorne on WeChat!
How could she have expected him not to accept the money?
Only twenty-four hours later, in the middle of the night, she found out when the money was returned!
She didn’t have the courage to re-add him, so she simply pretended not to know about the matter.
But unexpectedly, she met the party involved again.
Now being misunderstood for shirking responsibility and questioned in person, it was extremely embarrassing.
Her face turned red, “I… I’m sorry, maybe it was a hand mistake p>
How could she have known that the head of The Thorne Family, Ardis’s richest man, would pursue a thousand yuan so persistently?
Money not even enough to buy him a cufflink, and yet he remembered it for so long!
Indeed, he’s the richest man, good at saving money.
But she ultimately showed a sincere attitude: “This is my fault p>
“I will give Mr. Thorne a satisfactory response p>
Julian seemed to have urgent matters waiting, suddenly urging Linden: “Let’s go p>
Linden smiled and nodded, then let the driver drive into Solstice Garden.
They were in Solstice Garden tonight too.
Vivian wished she could escape right now.
Seeing the annoyed expression on the woman’s face outside the window, Julian thought: That night, her face looked just as sincere, yet she turned around and deleted him without hesitation.
This woman’s words aren’t entirely believable.
Vivian just breathed a sigh of relief when Austin’s cold voice came from behind: “Vivian, who were you just talking to p>
“They don’t look like relatives of The Sinclair Family p>
Austin approached and wrapped his arm around Vivian’s shoulder, looking down with half his face hidden in the shadows.
After not seeing her for many days, his gaze was firmly on Vivian.
He was somewhat concerned about the person in the Rolls-Royce earlier.
Vivian: “Just someone asking for directions p>
“Come on, Grandma is waiting impatiently p>
Vivian tried to push Austin’s hand away, but he tightened his grip on her shoulder.
“Be careful, you’re still carrying our child, don’t be careless walking in the dark p>
Saying this, he wrapped her almost entirely in his embrace.
Vivian strongly resisted the urge to lose her temper now.
She told herself that tonight was Grandma’s birthday, and losing her temper would do her no good.
Once Austin felt Vivian’s compliance, a subtle smile finally appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Together, they entered Solstice Garden.
Solstice Garden is a traditional style garden.
Upscale and luxurious, not affordable for ordinary people.
At this moment, Julian Thorne was dining with someone in the highest pavilion of Solstice Garden.
Suddenly, Special Assistant Linden entered with an unpleasant expression, leaned in to speak a few words.
“Master Julian, something urgent has happened p>
Julian nodded to the person opposite, stood up, and went next door.
Linden, full of sweat, said, “Master Julian, recently your mother suddenly wanted to leave a descendant for you first p>
“So she secretly went to the hospital to use the sperm you had extracted due to an injury to cultivate an embryo p>
“But now the sperm bank at the hospital has suddenly been discovered p>
“Your sperm is gone p>
Julian was stunned for a moment.
“Investigate p>
Through clenched teeth, he coldly spat out a word, and Julian was already filled with hostility.
Even Linden felt a bit frightened.
Julian looked down at the lively scene in The Grant Family garden.
Vaguely, he seemed to see the figure of the Young Madam Grant.
Her husband was holding her shoulder, and the two of them looked like they were made for each other, meeting The Grant Family’s guests.
Soon, Linden hurriedly entered again.
His face was covered in sweat, trembling as he reported: “Master Julian, we found it p>