Chapter 159
What do you mean by behind his back?
Do they have a relationship?
She, Vivian Sinclair, is now a free woman. Since when does she need to report to Julian Thorne when going out?
The anger she didn’t voice, Julian Thorne understood anyway.
So he answered his own question: “Of course, because the child you’re carrying is the future heir of The Thorne Group p>
“Whether or not you wish to marry me, we’re in a relationship of co-parenting the child p>
“You’re going out with my child to meet someone else, what kind of dangers might you encounter on the way? Is the person you’re meeting good or bad? Naturally, I have the right to know and anticipate in advance p>
“Now that you won’t even tell me who the other person is, how is this not doing it behind my back p>
Vivian Sinclair gave a dry laugh.
Deliberately opposing him, “Then just wait and see for yourself p>
Julian Thorne gritted his molars, narrowing his eyes as he leaned close to Vivian’s face: “Miss Sinclair, I will sabotage it p>
“After all, I’m very jealous p>
Vivian Sinclair could no longer maintain her smile.
Because Julian Thorne was simply too close.
Close enough that she could see herself reflected in his eyes.
Fortunately, there was a partition in the car, so Louie in the driver’s seat had no clue that Master Julian was flirting with a pregnant woman in the backseat, otherwise, he might not be able to focus on driving.
Vivian really couldn’t handle the ambiguous atmosphere.
Afraid too that her heartbeat would once again be heard by him.
So, she raised her hand and pushed Julian Thorne’s face away.
“Julian Thorne, you—stay back if you don’t have anything to do p>
Julian gave a low chuckle.
“What, feeling moved by me and afraid I’ll find out p>
Vivian Sinclair wore a faint smile.
Couldn’t he sew up that mouth of his?
He is so domineering yet so sharp-tongued.
Of course, she wasn’t about to back down: “I’m afraid Mr. Thorne’s heartbeat will be too loud and disturb me p>
Julian Thorne: Impressive, you’ve learned how to engage in banter with me.
“Then you better be prepared p>
“Because as long as I see you, I will uncontrollably… disturb you at any time p>
Vivian Sinclair: p>
Sure enough, when dealing with a thick-skinned person, she could only admit defeat.
Seeing her lost for words, Julian Thorne noticed her pretty face was as pink as a peach, entirely like a girl unable to take a joke.
Just when he wanted to look into her eyes again, she quickly ’hmph’ed and turned her head toward the window.
A look of not wanting to engage with him anymore.
Julian Thorne couldn’t help but chuckle.
“I’m just teasing you p>
“Miss Sinclair, I hope you have a good mood today p>
Vivian Sinclair wasn’t really angry.
Even her lips twitched slightly upwards.
He… actually wasn’t that annoying.
Vivian Sinclair arrived precisely on time at the place she agreed upon with Catherine Sinclair.
Louie got out of the car to open the door for her.
Julian Thorne instructed Zack in the passenger seat to follow her and ordered him to stick to her like glue for the entire day to ensure her safety.
Zack was entrusted with an important task, taking it very seriously.
“Rest assured, Master Julian, I will ensure Miss Sinclair’s safety, no harm will come to her p>
Vivian Sinclair: p>
No need to be so tense.
After Major and Minor misplaced her last time, Julian Thorne stopped letting them follow her.
It was said that Zack was the best at his side, sometimes even needing only him on trips could equal four average people.
So Julian highly valued him.
But today that Zack was assigned to her, what about him?
Did he assign a new bodyguard to follow him?
The head of The Thorne Group, who knows how many eyes are watching, how many dangers lurk around?
The last time Vivian went out alone with him, they were surrounded and blocked, right?
Now, in hindsight, it is still a scary thought.
Julian Thorne met Vivian Sinclair’s worried gaze, seemingly once again sensing her unspoken concern.
He gazed at her from the car, eyes deep as if to probe into her heart, “Go ahead with peace of mind p>
“Do you not yet know my capabilities p>
Vivian Sinclair: p>
Fine, her worries for him were unnecessary.
Yet, upon turning on her heel, was it only then she realized, worry?
Had she unconsciously begun to worry about Julian Thorne?
This thought must be stopped immediately!
Vivian Sinclair, haven’t you had enough of the pains in love and various relationships?
Vivian walked quickly toward the café, Louie had already lowered the partition and turned back to ask: “Master Julian, should I check who Miss Sinclair is meeting p>
Julian Thorne had already seen Catherine Sinclair standing from the window, knowing she was meeting this girl, just worried The Sinclair Family might have set up another trap for her.
“Have Zack be vigilant p>
“Report any unexpected situations promptly p>
Louie: “Understood p>
After sending a text message from his phone, Louie drove the car in the direction of The Thorne Group headquarters.
Vivian Sinclair and Catherine Sinclair barely exchanged a few words before Catherine received a phone call.
“What p>
Catherine turned pale, immediately looking at Vivian.
After hanging up the call, Catherine said, “I’m sorry, Vivian. I can’t go to the orphanage with you today p>
“Something happened at home, and I have to head back immediately p>
Although a little disappointed, Vivian insisted that Catherine prioritize her own matters.
“Don’t worry about me, let’s reschedule in a couple of days. Go on back p>
Catherine hurried off, not even noticing that Vivian had changed bodyguards today.
It was Zack’s gaze instead that followed Catherine out of the shop.
Catherine quickly disappeared.
Although Vivian didn’t know what happened to The Sinclair Family, it must not be a small matter.
The sudden accident forced Vivian to change her plans.
Zack: “Miss Sinclair, should we go back next p>
Vivian glanced at the time.
“We’re already out, so let’s just go to the hospital p>
Vivian went to see Teacher Tris again.
To her surprise, Teacher Tris had come out of ICU.
Although he hadn’t awakened, his physical recovery was quite good.
Vivian was only worried about one thing: “My teacher… won’t become a vegetable, right p>
The doctor shook his head, “We can’t guarantee that p>
“If he doesn’t wake up this month, the likelihood of becoming a vegetable will greatly increase p>
“Please be mentally prepared p>
Vivian could hardly accept this blow, unsure of how Summer would handle it.
Vivian sat in Tris’s ward for a while, and as she was about to leave, she ran into Caleb Crawford who had come to visit Tris.
Caleb was holding a bouquet of flowers.
Seeing Vivian there, he was somewhat surprised.
“Vivian p>
“You’re here too p>
Vivian stood up and politely greeted him: “Uncle Crawford p>
Caleb nodded kindly, looked at the bodyguard following Vivian, and walked over to place the flowers down.
His gaze finally settled on Vivian’s slightly visible pregnant belly, showing excitement in his eyes: “You’re pregnant p>
“That’s good news p>
“Why didn’t you inform your teacher p>
Vivian felt a bit awkward, “The teacher might not want to know p>
“Since you’re here, I’ll leave you to it p>
Vivian prepared to leave, but Caleb followed her out: “Let’s walk together, I have a few words for you p>
As Vivian left the ward, the attendant waiting at the door went in to take care of Tris.
Caleb walked alongside Vivian in the hospital corridor, he brought up Fiona Rhodes, “Your teacher’s temperament has changed drastically these few years, not just towards you, toward Annette, me, and even many close people around her p>
“We’re helpless, and can only try to follow her lead and hope this family stays well p>
“Vivian, don’t be angry with your teacher p>
“Perhaps one day she’ll realize her mistakes p>
Saying this, Caleb raised his hand seemingly to pat Vivian’s shoulder, but hesitated as if he was concerned about something, and put his hand down.
With a scholarly elegance, he adjusted the glasses on his nose.
“Go ahead p>
“Visit your Teacher Tris more often when you have time p>
Vivian nodded, said goodbye, and turned to leave.
Once inside the elevator, she picked up the phone to call the attendant first.
After discussing with Summer, Vivian asked the director of the hospital and personally hired this trustworthy senior attendant.
The purpose is to share the burden for Summer and ensure she could know the teacher’s situation at any time.
“Hello, Miss Sinclair p>
Vivian: “Is Mr. Crawford there p>
The attendant: “He hasn’t returned yet p>
Vivian promptly asked, “Does he often come to see the teacher p>
The attendant: “Yes p>
“When Professor Dunn was in ICU, Mr. Crawford frequently came, now that he’s in the outside ward, he comes even more often p>
“But I watch closely every time, and he behaves normally, so I didn’t inform you p>
Vivian felt something odd.
“Record everyone who comes to see the teacher p>
“Be vigilant. I’ll give you a raise. And keep an eye on them p>
After hanging up, Vivian felt uneasy.
Why does Caleb Crawford visit the teacher so frequently?
Could it be that he fears the teacher waking up?
Is that why he keeps such a close watch?
Is he feeling guilty… or afraid of something?
Vivian thought back to the day of the accident, Caleb seemed to be at Orchardia!
Is this matter really unrelated to him?
Stepping out of the elevator, Vivian called Patrick Powell.
“Help me investigate someone thoroughly p>
“His name is Caleb Crawford p>
Patrick agreed, sensing Vivian’s tension, “Boss, are you okay p>
Vivian sighed with relief.
“I’m fine p>
When the incident first occurred with Tris, both Vivian and Summer expected to find clues about the accident at Orchardia.
Unfortunately, when the police investigated there, they found nothing.
Officer Rivers didn’t believe it and personally searched for several days.
However, it was too clean there.
As clean as if Tris had truly fallen due to an accident.
Unless… the place had been artificially cleansed of traces, otherwise this matter wouldn’t make any sense.
Vivian originally thought once Tris woke up many things would be clarified.
But after waiting so long, not only did Tris show no signs of waking up, the matter seemed like it would soon be forgotten.
If this case was ruled as an accident, and the teacher indeed becomes a vegetable—
Vivian’s heart sank, intuitively feeling someone was meddling in this from behind.
Noticing something amiss, Vivian refused to let it happen.
“Find some trustworthy, reliable people to guard the entrance of the teacher’s hospital ward p>
“Use a shift system, high salary is permissible p>
“Their only responsibility is the teacher’s safety p>
Patrick agreed to everything.
Vivian then asked, “By the way, have you found Old Tanner? How is Jasmine p>