Chapter 104
“Major, can you find Mr. Thorne p>
“I have something urgent to discuss with Mr. Thorne, but I can’t reach him p>
Vivian Sinclair knew Julian Thorne had gone abroad.
So recently, the two of them had almost no contact.
Except for the message from Julian Thorne today.
But now no one answers the phone, and Vivian Sinclair is desperate, so she asks the Major and Minor Brothers for help.
Major: “I’ll try calling Master Julian p>
However, both the Major and Minor Brothers found that their calls went unanswered.
Major explained: “Perhaps Master Julian was delayed by some urgent matter p>
After all, such situations generally hadn’t occurred before.
Vivian Sinclair knew it was fate playing tricks, and she didn’t insist further.
“I understand p>
She quickly got out of the car and rushed to the operating room with Jasmine and the Major and Minor Brothers accompanying her.
“Vivian p>
Tina Archer had been anxiously waiting and hurriedly pulled her over upon seeing her, “Don’t worry, Teacher Tris has already gone in for the operation p>
Vivian Sinclair’s hands were trembling; how could she not be anxious?
She was afraid she wouldn’t get to see her teacher one last time, not even knowing what truly happened to him!
“What exactly happened p>
Tina Archer gestured with her chin towards the direction of the operating room doors: “Over there, it’s unclear what disagreements occurred among these great masters, but now they say Teacher Tris accidentally fell down the stairs p>
Vivian Sinclair looked up and froze upon seeing the group ahead.
How could it be… them?
Fiona Rhodes, Greenshire, and a few familiar uncles.
Hiding at the back was someone she felt familiar with, but Greenshire called out to her first: “Vivian, you’re here too p>
Since they had met, Vivian Sinclair couldn’t find a reason not to go forward.
She braced herself and walked forward: “Uncle Greenshire, Uncle Quinn, Uncle Lennox, Uncle Young p>
“Professor Andrews p>
This Professor Andrews was both Vivian Sinclair’s and Tina Archer’s mutual university professor, now also one of the heads of Serenity Studio.
Professor Andrews nodded to her, “You’re here. Vivian, don’t be anxious p>
Vivian Sinclair took a deep breath, nodded, then turned to Fiona Rhodes and called softly: “Teacher p>
She looked straight at Fiona Rhodes, her eyes clear and candid, without a hint of resentment for the words Fiona Rhodes had once left unstated.
Instead, she appeared calm and unruffled, like merely meeting an old acquaintance, without any emotional turmoil.
However, Fiona Rhodes’s expression was complex.
Her brow furrowed, her gaze fluctuated slightly upon seeing Vivian Sinclair, but quickly returned to utter indifference.
She didn’t even respond to Vivian Sinclair, but the tall figure behind her couldn’t bear it any longer.
“Fiona, the child is calling you, why don’t you respond p>
“Vivian, long time no see p>
“I didn’t expect you’ve grown so much now p>
Vivian Sinclair looked at the somewhat familiar face, suddenly recalling: He was the teacher’s husband!
As Vivian Sinclair had only met him four or five times and it had been so many years in between, she hadn’t immediately recognized him.
Vivian Sinclair quickly called out: “Hello, Uncle Crawford p>
Crawford?
Vivian Sinclair was startled.
His surname was Crawford!
Vivian Sinclair then remembered that his surname was Crawford, so the teacher’s children also were surnamed Crawford!
Fiona Rhodes had a son and a daughter, who were always kind to Vivian Sinclair whenever she visited the teacher’s home, and she called them her senior brother and sister.
Vivian Sinclair thought of the bouquet at her doorstep, signed Crawford.
Could it be related to them?
But how could that be possible?
They had lost contact for a full seven years; if it were them, how could they know her address upon returning?
And why would they send flowers?
Perhaps it was just a coincidence.
Fiona Rhodes: “What are you here for p>
“I remember you had a falling out with Tris too. He’s been back for so long, and you’ve never visited, so what’s this pretense for now p>
Vivian Sinclair looked up at Fiona Rhodes in disbelief.
The teacher had never spoken to her so harshly before!
Clearly, at the masquerade ball last time, Vivian Sinclair could sense Fiona Rhodes still held some teacher-student affection for her; how could she suddenly change face when meeting in person?
Vivian Sinclair even doubted which was the true face of her teacher?
But either way, it was no longer the teacher from before.
Vivian Sinclair suppressed the bitterness in her heart, and said self-deprecatingly: “Yes, I’ve never been a good student p>
“I’ve let you down p>
After saying that, she went quietly to one side without further explanation.
Greenshire, equally shocked, whispered to Fiona Rhodes, “What’s going on? Even if you’re upset, you can’t take it out on the child when you haven’t seen each other for so long p>
Caleb Crawford also said: “Fiona, it’s been so long since it happened, you should let it go p>
But Fiona Rhodes gave them a fierce glare.
“Is it my fault p>
Vivian Sinclair felt inexplicable, so, is it her fault?
She really didn’t know what she had done back then to make the teacher so disgusted.
Since you detest me so much, why come back and support me in the matter with Jordan Vance?
When meeting face to face, you put on such a good front, as if you can’t wait for Vivian Sinclair to roll away.
Vivian Sinclair felt blocked and uncomfortable, but then heard Fiona Rhodes say: “Without her, there wouldn’t be all these things p>
“I wish I had never taken her as a student back then p>
“Regret even more having introduced her to Teacher Tris p>
Vivian Sinclair suddenly raised her head upon hearing this.
If she was just feeling a bit sad because of Fiona’s attitude just moments ago, now she feels completely shredded apart!
Ridiculous.
What am I still hoping for?
No matter the reason, it’s not worth hoping anymore!
“Wasn’t it you who personally found me back then, wanting to take me as your disciple p>
“I don’t understand, what did I do to make you detest me like this, teacher p>
“If the teacher thinks I’m really not fit to be your student, you can expel me from your sect p>
Fiona Rhodes coldly interrupted Vivian Sinclair: “Fine p>
“Since you’re here today, then with everyone’s witness, from today onward, I, Fiona Rhodes, sever the teacher-student relationship with Vivian Sinclair p>
“From now on, our ties are broken, no longer holding the titles of teacher and student p>
“From now on, she is no longer part of my faction, not my student, and can no longer act under my name p>
“Vivian Sinclair, you don’t need to call me teacher anymore, do you understand p>
Even Uncle Greenshire was shocked by this sudden change.
But he quickly responded: “Fiona, don’t act impulsively p>
“Can’t you talk things through calmly p>
“Clearly, you returned from abroad for Vivian, and stood against Jordan Vance for her. This child is attentive to you; last time she even helped you out of trouble p>
Fiona Rhodes interrupted Uncle Greenshire with a thunderous shout: “Enough p>
“What’s the point of saying these things p>
“The fate between master and disciple is over p>
Other uncles showed expressions of regret yet remained unable to persuade, “Ah p>
Fiona’s husband, Caleb Crawford, looked even more puzzled: “Fiona, what’s wrong with you p>
“Clearly you really liked Vivian p>
Fiona turned angrily, glaring at him: “Even you want to speak for her p>
“Am I the villain here p>
“Caleb Crawford, the one who should shut up the most is you p>
Vivian Sinclair watched as they fought over her, while Teacher Tris lay inside, uncertain of life or death, feeling utterly exhausted.
She bowed deeply toward Fiona Rhodes, then calmly said amidst the crowd’s shocked gazes: “Thank you for teaching me this lesson, I’ve heard clearly p>
After going through so much, Vivian Sinclair had already learned not to internally waste away.
After speaking, Vivian Sinclair walked away, with Jasmine and Tina Archer surrounding her in concern.
“Are you alright p>
“Vivian, was that person your teacher? How could she be like this p>
Just then, Teacher Tris’s daughter hurried over.
“Uncles, how is my father p>
Tris’s daughter, Summer Dunn, had been living in Stellara due to her marriage, but recently changed jobs and returned to Ardis with her father.
She hurried over after hearing about her father’s accident at work.
Uncle Greenshire temporarily shelved the matter between Vivian Sinclair and Fiona Rhodes, then said: “Your father is still being resuscitated p>
“Summer, don’t worry, the chief surgeon personally went in to operate on your dad just now p>
“Your father is blessed and will surely come out of this safely p>
Other uncles also offered comfort.
Summer Dunn felt anxious.
“What exactly happened? How did Dad fall from the upstairs out of nowhere p>
However, everyone present fell silent immediately.
Uncle Greenshire’s expression also became a bit strange, and the other uncles showed hesitance yet nobody spoke the truth.
Suddenly, an accusing voice came from behind: “It was her p>
“It’s all because of Vivian Sinclair p>
A quickly moving figure rushed over, raising a hand to slap Vivian Sinclair—
Tina Archer hadn’t reacted yet when Jasmine swiftly stepped in front of Vivian Sinclair.
But the slap didn’t land.
Because the Major and Minor Brothers quickly appeared behind Vivian Sinclair, with one grabbing the raised hand.
Minor asked: “Miss Sinclair, should I break her hand p>