Chapter 25
Vivian Sinclair: “Is it really her? Did you find out everything clearly p>
Jasmine nodded emphatically: “It was Pearl, who cleans the third floor, who told me directly. She was outside cleaning a vase and heard everything clearly p>
“She said Madam made a call at five o’clock to have things delivered quickly, without delaying the midday use p>
Vivian Sinclair paced back and forth a few steps.
“Lillian Rivers really has a vicious heart p>
Jasmine: “Young Madam, what do you mean p>
Vivian Sinclair shook her head.
Some things couldn’t be told to Jasmine, otherwise, it would be harmful to her too.
But Vivian clearly understood, Lillian Rivers was deliberately causing trouble.
The poor-quality furniture she swapped in, whether Zoe Monroe really had rhinitis or not, anyone moving in could smell that pungent odor.
The smell was so strong, it was more than just formaldehyde.
So Zoe Monroe would definitely not swallow her grievances and would have a dispute with Austin Grant over this matter.
Austin Grant would not really let Zoe Monroe stay in this room, and how many rooms were there on the second floor?
Only the middle room where Austin Grant stayed and Vivian’s room were left.
No matter how he arranged it, it would cause displeasure for both Zoe Monroe and herself.
If he gave his room to Zoe Monroe, he would have to move into Vivian Sinclair’s room, would Zoe Monroe be happy?
He couldn’t openly stay with Zoe Monroe either.
The result would only be that Vivian Sinclair was forced out of that main bedroom on the second floor p>
Ultimately, she would have to stay in this toxic guest room.
Lillian Rivers indeed knew her son well enough.
In the Grant Family, between Zoe Monroe and herself, Austin Grant would never choose Vivian Sinclair.
And no matter what the outcome, Lillian Rivers would always be the beneficiary.
Thinking about this sent chills all over Vivian Sinclair.
She touched her stomach, if she continued with her previous nature of swallowing grievances, what would the result be?
Perhaps “one body, three lives” is too severe.
But the two children would definitely not be healthy!
Could unhealthy fetuses even be born?
Lillian Rivers couldn’t possibly know the child in her womb wasn’t Austin Grant’s.
So, she couldn’t even tolerate her own ’grandson p>
“Young Madam, shall we go to Old Madam Grant p>
“Old Madam would surely stand up for you p>
“This whole matter with the Young Master has gone too far. You are, after all, the Young Madam of the Grant Family, how can he just throw you out for an outsider p>
The more Jasmine thought about it, the angrier she became.
She wished she could immediately rush to Old Madam Grant to stand up for Vivian Sinclair.
“Outsider? In his heart, Zoe Monroe is no outsider p>
She, Vivian Sinclair, was.
After all, in Austin Grant’s heart, Zoe Monroe was the real mother of his child, and she was just a surrogate tool.
And furthermore p>
“Also, Grandmother is surely not going to help me this time p>
If she were going to help, she would have done so already.
How could she not know every little noise in this house?
She’s deliberately trying to force me to bow to Austin Grant.
However, Vivian Sinclair wouldn’t do that.
This marriage must end.
This person, she won’t keep.
And this Grant Family, she never was fond of.
“Having to rely on Old Madam for everything, wouldn’t that make me look too incapable p>
“Next time, they’ll just step on my head and bully me even more p>
Vivian Sinclair was speaking the truth.
Her status in this house had plummeted ever since her background as The Sinclair Family’s fake heiress was exposed.
She had always been patient, thinking that less trouble was better than more.
As long as she lived well with Austin Grant, that would be fine.
But the truth was, Austin Grant was a complete bastard as well.
If not for Old Madam Grant, Vivian Sinclair wouldn’t want to stay a day longer in this old house and would have dropped everything long ago.
At worst, she would fake her death and move to another city, living wouldn’t be impossible.
But she still couldn’t swallow the indignation!
The anger of being used as a tool and being wantonly humiliated.
But Vivian Sinclair quickly came up with a plan to fight back.
“Jasmine, help me set up a tent in the garden p>
“And open up all the doors and windows in this room for ventilation p>
Jasmine guessed what Vivian Sinclair wanted to do and immediately went downstairs to get it done.
She set up a large, one-bedroom tent on the lawn in front of the main building, and made the bed inside smell sweet and feel soft.
Quickly, the entire old house knew about Vivian Sinclair reading and resting under the tent in the garden.
Lillian Rivers sneered upon hearing: “Hiding? Can she hide during the day, does she plan to sleep there at night too p>
“Austin truly is my good son, pushing Vivian Sinclair further away without me even trying p>
“Soon, the child in Vivian Sinclair’s belly will be gone p>
Lillian Rivers’ confidante, Miss Shields, replied: “Madam, what if… the Young Madam really intends to stay in the garden? I just checked that room, and the smell is really strong p>
Lillian Rivers: “Is she insane? Why bother p>
“Even if she doesn’t want to stay in that room, can’t she stay in a guest room on the first floor p>
“Anyway, whether she stays or not, it successfully drives a wedge between her and Austin’s relationship. If she stays in that toxic room, it will poison her fetus into disability p>
“If she doesn’t stay, and Austin and that Zoe Monroe are alone on the second floor, won’t that make it more convenient for them to get intimate right under her nose p>
“I can then casually create an accident for her to stumble upon… Miscarriage, wouldn’t that be easy p>
“Then, I wouldn’t need to go to all the trouble of finding the cheapest and worst materials to make those toxic pieces of furniture p>
On this side, Lillian Rivers was complacent, while on the other side, Zoe Monroe was equally immersed in her euphoria.
She had touched everything that belonged to the Young Madam’s master bedroom on the second floor.
A bed costing hundreds of thousands, a mattress worth millions, a dressing table inlaid with gold, a bathroom larger than her bedroom, a closet even bigger than her entire previous home p>
All of this should belong to her, to Zoe Monroe.
Zoe Monroe, filled with jealousy, walked to the window and looked at the garden below.
Finally, her gaze landed on Vivian Sinclair’s stomach.
“Baby, once this bitch gives birth to you, her mission will be over p>
“By that time, even if she dies on the delivery table, no one will care p>
“When the four of us are together openly, everything in the Grant Family in the future will belong to the three of us p>
Zoe Monroe’s eyes shone with greedy desire, and she relished the luxury of the Young Madam Grant’s exclusive large room, unwilling to step out even for a moment all day.
Soon, night fell.
Austin Grant and Theodore Grant returned home from the company together.
Vivian Sinclair was sitting in a camping chair beneath the night awning outside the tent, reading a book by the faint light.
Theodore Grant had been kinder to Vivian Sinclair lately because she was pregnant with twins.
Seeing her reading there, he couldn’t help but ask, “The weather’s getting cooler, and it’s damp at night. Why are you reading outside p>
Vivian Sinclair stood up and replied, “Dad, you’re back. The air outside is nice, and I thought I’d read some prenatal education books before bed p>
Theodore Grant didn’t think much of it and nodded, intending to head inside.
But Austin Grant felt something was off.
“Vivian Sinclair, what are you up to again p>
Vivian Sinclair didn’t even lift her head, acting as if she hadn’t noticed his strangeness at all.
Austin Grant stood there watching Vivian Sinclair continue to read, as Jasmine brought over a cup of hot tea.
“Young Madam, please drink this p>
“Make sure to go to bed early tonight p>
“Otherwise, with everyone bustling in the morning, you’ll be woken early again p>
“But I’ll tell Uncle Cheney to come and trim the flower branches later tomorrow p>
Theodore Grant felt something was wrong as he listened, so he came back.
“Vivian, are you planning to sleep in the garden tonight p>
Austin Grant’s expression changed drastically.
Lowering his voice, filled with impatient anger, he said, “What nonsense are you up to now p>
“Do you think it’s not embarrassing enough p>
“Get inside p>
Vivian Sinclair touched her belly, looking troubled.
“But even if I don’t care for myself, I must consider the babies inside me p>
“So, I can’t listen to you on this p>
Austin Grant felt a surge of anger: “Isn’t it just about giving up your room to Zoe for a few days p>
“How can you be so selfish p>
“Can you not stay in the guest room in the west wing p>
“You even went so far as to set up a tent in the garden. Vivian Sinclair, are you trying to embarrass the Grant Family p>
Austin Grant pulled Vivian Sinclair over, gripping her wrist tightly, as if he wanted to crush her wristbone.
The ferocity in his eyes was uncontrollable, leaving Vivian Sinclair full of terror.
“It’s not, Austin p>
“I know Miss Monroe saved you, and out of hospitality and gratitude, I’m willing to give her my room p>
“But that room is really uninhabitable p>
Vivian Sinclair’s trembling made Austin Grant pause.
A thought suddenly crossed his mind: What is she up to now?
Wait!
Something’s not right; she’s not the same Vivian Sinclair from before.
The old Vivian Sinclair was well-read, composed, virtuous, and considerate!
Though lately she seemed to be rebellious and off-key, the person in front of him now was also an extreme.
Acting all weak and boneless, wasn’t she the same person who would resist fiercely in the morning?
Austin Grant was about to ask for clarification when Theodore Grant’s angry voice came from behind: “Let her go p>
“Austin Grant, what do you think you’re doing p>
Vivian Sinclair shook her head with tear-filled eyes, tears rolling down her cheeks.
“Dad. It’s okay, don’t blame Austin p>
Austin Grant:?
Seeing the timing was right, Jasmine rushed over and wrapped her arms around Vivian Sinclair, crying, “Sir, don’t blame the Young Madam p>
“It’s just that room is really unfit for living p>
“As soon as the Young Madam walked in, her throat hurt, her eyes hurt, and she kept coughing p>
“Jasmine’s worthless life couldn’t stand it, let alone the Young Madam who’s carrying the Grant Family’s heir p>
Vivian Sinclair silently praised Jasmine’s excellent performance in her heart.
Grown up in the backyards of wealthy families, she really knows how to act out these dramatic scenes effortlessly.
Vivian Sinclair feigned a reproachful murmur, “Don’t say that, Jasmine p>
“Dad, it’s really okay, opening it up for two days of fresh air will settle it p>
“I’ll just camp in the garden for two days, as long as it’s not spread, outsiders won’t know p>
Theodore Grant rubbed his temples, his patience nearly exhausted.
“Wait, Vivian, what do you mean exactly? Why do you need to stay in the west guest room p>
“And why is that room uninhabitable p>
Theodore Grant clearly didn’t understand yet.
Hearing the commotion, Lillian Rivers couldn’t help but bring Gia Grant outside.
“What’s going on, what’s going on p>
“Oh, so you guys are back, husband and Austin p>
“Vivian, why are you still in the garden p>
“I thought you spent the whole day sunbathing and reading outside, why are you still out here at night p>
“Come on, everyone move the Young Madam’s things inside p>
The servants immediately stepped forward, but since Theodore Grant hadn’t figured out the situation yet, who would dare to move?
“Get out of here p>