Chapter 127
Old Madam Grant’s eyes darkened.
She understood that Vivian Sinclair had never forgiven her.
Indeed, after doing such things, how could she expect to be forgiven just because she was an elder?
Even though she protected her yesterday, it was out of pity—it was because Vivian Sinclair had a kind heart.
It was a sin of her own making.
Now, she finally received her punishment, as a good family had turned into this mess p>
Old Madam Grant laboriously raised her hand, and seeing this, Vivian Sinclair still reached out to hold it tightly.
“Madam, I am here p>
Old Madam Grant: “I… left something… for you p>
“And some words p>
“It’s all with Mrs. Archer p>
“Vivian p>
“I’m… sorry p>
“It’s Grandma’s… fault… I’m sorry… to you p>
“To see you… one more time… is… enough p>
“I’m sorry… old man p>
“It was me… who failed to keep… this p>
“Family p>
After saying this, Old Madam Grant’s eyes widened, her tongue stiffened, and she let out her last breath.
Her hand slipped from Vivian Sinclair’s palm.
Austin Grant cried out, “Grandma p>
Theodore Grant also fell onto the bed, crying heart-breakingly, “Mom p>
The father and son both cried, and the Grants outside the room rushed in at the sound.
Austin Grant walked to Theodore’s side, supporting him while he, still ill, comforted him: “Dad, you must restrain your grief p>
Although he and Old Madam Grant had little affection, his eyes turned red at that moment, and a faint sadness appeared on his face.
Others also started sobbing.
Vivian Sinclair was even pushed aside, and Major and Minor immediately shielded her behind them.
The whole ward was suddenly filled with grief.
No matter the genuineness of feelings, the whole Grant Family mourned the passing of Old Madam Grant deeply.
Only Mrs. Archer squeezed out at that moment.
With red eyes, wiping her tears, she glanced at Vivian Sinclair: “Young Madam, please come with me p>
Vivian Sinclair and Mrs. Archer left the ward.
At the end of the corridor, Dr. Archer came out holding a box. Mrs. Archer said, “Give it to Miss Sinclair now p>
“Give it to Miss Sinclair p>
Vivian Sinclair did not immediately take it. Seeing this, Mrs. Archer said, “Please, take it p>
“It is a relic from the Old Madam for you, all given to you p>
“Inside, there is something you want p>
Something she wanted?
Could it be p>
Vivian Sinclair slightly turned her head towards Major, who immediately reached out to accept it.
Mrs. Archer sighed and then said, “Miss Sinclair, no matter what… thank you for coming here p>
“Although the Old Madam’s ways were questionable, she truly liked you p>
“If she didn’t like you, she wouldn’t have insisted on keeping you in the Grant Family p>
Though liking Vivian Sinclair also ruined her career, such methods Vivian Sinclair could not forgive or condone.
But with death, grudges extinguish too, and these resentments could only be let go.
In Vivian Sinclair’s heart, the feelings were indescribable.
Not feeling sad was impossible; after all, she had once been as close as a granddaughter to Old Madam Grant.
But she didn’t show it; she just nodded to Mrs. Archer, said nothing, and left with Major and Minor.
Vivian Sinclair sat in the car.
Major and Minor were keeping watch outside while she slowly opened the wooden box on her lap.
First was the bracelet.
It was placed on the top layer, the most conspicuous among the jewelry.
Old Madam Grant still left this bracelet to her.
The rest were also some valuable ornaments, which Vivian Sinclair estimated were worth no less than fifty million.
She actually… left her something so valuable.
This time, there was nowhere to return them even if she wanted to.
Below were several red booklets.
Besides the two properties she returned last time, there were two more places.
Not only that, but there were also three more shops.
Vivian Sinclair looked at the location; they were all in prime locations in the city center of Ardis, and even by these three shops alone, Vivian Sinclair and her family could live worry-free for life!
Vivian Sinclair’s hand stiffened, and finally, she pulled out a tape recorder from the bottom.
Apparently, this contained words from Old Madam Grant left for her.
“Vivian, hello p>
Hearing this aged and familiar voice, one she would never hear again in this life, tears uncontrollably streamed down Vivian Sinclair’s face.
Her nose tingled and quickly turned red.
She hurriedly raised her hand to wipe them away and continued to listen.
“Good child, when I recorded this message, there was no one else around me, Grandma just wants to speak her heart to you p>
“It’s a pity you refused to see Grandma. But I don’t blame you, I know, it’s Grandma who wronged you p>
“You’re not coming, that’s all Grandma’s fault p>
“Good child, the first time Grandma met you was at a banquet held by Master Sylan. That time, you were in a secluded corner of the back garden painting, and I thought from afar: Whose daughter is this, how can she be so beautiful p>
“I didn’t like attending high society banquets before, so when I found out you were the daughter of The Sinclair Family, I was so happy I could barely sleep p>
“Because our families had just started discussing a marriage arrangement p>
“It was also at that time that I happened to see the painting you made that day at Greenshire, and only then did I realize you were the famous genius artist W p>
“Suddenly, I realized Austin was unworthy of you p>
“He has a first love in his heart, which is so unfair to you. As long as you investigate, you won’t be willing to marry into The Grant Family p>
“I was anxious beyond measure, and so I urged Lillian Rivers to quickly address Austin’s issue p>
“Isn’t Grandma despicable? But that’s the kind of person I am. Child, back in the day I could secure my position beside your grandfather, do you think it was solely due to his conscience p>
“He came from a good family from the beginning, and I was just a rural girl. If it weren’t for the help my family gave him when he was sent to the countryside, how would I ever have had the chance to meet such a remarkable person like him p>
“He was good-looking, smart, knowledgeable, and above all, he was more pure-hearted than other boys p>
“With a little strategy, he became deeply devoted to me p>
“So when the intellectuals returned to the city, I was the only one who encouraged him to go back, while my family feared he would never return p>
“But what if he didn’t come back? After all, I only gave him three months. If he didn’t return in three months, I would go find him and inform his family that we already had a marriage certificate p>
“Fortunately, he truly wasn’t someone without a conscience p>
“I safely established myself in the city, and gradually won over his family’s hearts p>
“But Vivian, do you know how difficult it was for me to truly establish myself in the whole of Ardis p>
“My identity was looked down upon, my education was looked down upon, and even my perspective was looked down upon p>
“But I could learn it all slowly, I studied tirelessly day and night p>
“But even when I became excellent, there were still people who, due to looking down on me, constantly threw themselves at Grandpa Grant, do you think without my quickness in discovering and resolving these problems, would he really have stayed faithful p>
“In those early years, just dealing with these matters was enough to wear me out, it was a constant annoyance p>
“Men are like that, I never doubted Grandpa Grant’s sincerity towards me, but sincerity is fleeting p>
“I also know that breaking up Austin and Zoe Monroe was unethical. Just like for me back then, if the elders of The Grants had broken us up, where would have been the chance for the Chamberlain Family to completely overturn and change fate, bringing me a lifetime of wealth and honor p>
“But people are selfish p>
“What The Grant Family needs now is not Autumn Chamberlain, but a Vivian Sinclair p>
“I love your talent and your family background. Moreover, you’re beautiful, smart, gentle, and tenacious; in every aspect, you’re perfect like the embodiment of what I once aspired to become p>
“Unlike Lillian Rivers, who was set up for marriage by Grandpa Austin, yet turned out to be a fool with only family background and no brains. How could I not know the bitterness in Theodore’s heart over the years p>
“So I believe that even if Austin loses Zoe Monroe, that vain woman, one day he will surely fall in love with such a brilliant Vivian p>
“How could I not know what kind of girl suits him p>
“So, after Lillian Rivers gave money to send Zoe Monroe away, I did that despicable thing p>
“I conspired with Jordan Vance to pull you down from the pedestal, and to make you willingly marry into The Grant Family p>
“Even though doing so ruined you, but upon hearing that you agreed to marry into the family, I was genuinely ecstatic p>
“Because with a pearl like you coming to The Grant Family, how outstanding would the children you have with Austin be p>
“This way, no one would laugh at the mediocre genes Autumn Chamberlain brought to The Grant Family, nor would they immediately think of my origins when people mention the mistress of The Grant Family p>
“I gave The Grant Family an excellent future mistress, what a blessing that is to The Grant Family p>
“Even if you pick up the paintbrush again, you’re already a part of The Grant Family, and our whole family would feel honored and proud to have a family member like you p>
“However, things did not go as desired, you ultimately discovered the truth, and I received my just deserts p>
“Vivian, I know I can’t shamelessly ask you to give Austin another chance again p>
“Though sometimes I’m confused and even resentful, why couldn’t you actively deal with that Zoe Monroe, like I did with those other distractions back then p>
“If you were willing to fight for it, would the outcome have been different p>
“Even though I can sense Austin has unconsciously fallen in love with you, I know it’s no longer possible for you two p>
“Vivian, promise Grandma to safeguard what she gave you p>
“This is what Grandma gives you, and also what she gives to her future great-grandchildren p>
“May you… find happiness for the rest of your days p>
The recording ended, and Vivian Sinclair felt a mix of emotions.
She let out a long sigh, indeed, everything Madam Grant did was for The Grant Family.
Thinking of her journey, she had to admit that Old Madam Grant was a woman of courage, strategy, and great wisdom.
Through her ability and means, she protected The Grant Family and helped it thrive.
Even choosing her as a granddaughter-in-law was because she believed she was a suitable mistress, due to her fondness for Vivian.
Vivian Sinclair even had to admit, if she hadn’t inadvertently found out about her pregnancy and Austin’s infidelity, she wouldn’t have fought for a divorce with Austin Grant.
Unfortunately, Austin Grant was indeed not a good man.
Vivian Sinclair saw through his vile nature, unwilling to compromise her life with such a husband, otherwise she wouldn’t have uncovered Old Madam Grant’s plot against her.
Vivian Sinclair rummaged further down the box and unexpectedly found a key.
She was puzzled, what was this key for?
Could it be p>
Could it be for that safe?
Vivian Sinclair’s heart skipped a beat, she hurriedly picked up her phone to call Dr. Archer: “Let your mother answer the phone p>
Dr. Archer: “Miss Sinclair, something terrible has happened! My mother, my mother is missing p>