Chapter 26
Theodore’s roar made all the servants immediately pale and retreat.
Theodore, ignoring Lillian Rivers’ slightly uncomfortable expression, looked at Jasmine.
“Jasmine, you speak p>
Jasmine hurriedly embellished the story and poured out everything that happened today.
“Yes, sir, this morning the young master said the guest room on the west side was too small and unclean, so he wanted the young madam to move out of the master bedroom for Miss Zoe Monroe p>
“The young madam couldn’t defy the young master’s order, otherwise she would be labeled as selfish, cold-hearted, and immature p>
“But upon reaching the guest room, perhaps because the furniture had just been changed, the room was so pungent that no one could stay there p>
“Young Madam was truly worried and scared, so she had to set up a tent in the garden, trying to make do for a couple of days p>
“She thought of moving back after the guest room no longer smelled so bad, so she didn’t tell everyone p>
As Lillian Rivers listened, her face changed alongside.
Vivian Sinclair, how dare she p>
To make such a fuss over this, what is she trying to do?
Could it be that she knows my intentions?
No, absolutely impossible!
When Theodore’s questioning gaze fell upon her, Lillian Rivers’ heart uncontrollably skipped a beat.
But she quickly regained her composure and told herself: It would be good if it worked, and if not, she could still extricate herself. In any case, no one must detect her desire to harm Vivian’s unborn child.
Lillian Rivers covered her mouth and exclaimed: “How, how could this be p>
“I personally called this morning to have the new furniture sent over quickly p>
“I repeatedly instructed that the materials must be the best and the most expensive p>
“Vivian, you’re too delicate p>
“Although Austin asked you to give up the room to Miss Monroe, which aggrieved you, you can’t deliberately create these misunderstandings to make your father-in-law misunderstand Austin p>
“Even if they’re father and son, how will you bear the emotional damage caused by these misunderstandings p>
Gia Grant chimed in: “Vivian… ahem, Sister-in-law, I’m not saying anything bad about you p>
“You’re no longer the Sinclair family’s princess, why are you still so pampered p>
“Do you look down on the Grant family’s possessions p>
“It’s just a new bed, a new wardrobe, how much can they smell p>
Vivian Sinclair didn’t argue, only holding back tears with reddened eyes, nodding as if she was swallowing it all down.
“Yes, it’s my own sensitivity, I really can’t stay in that room p>
“Dad, you don’t need to worry about me anymore p>
“The tent is warm and quite comfortable, the babies and I are alright p>
Theodore remained silent, his face dark as he first glared at Austin, then looked towards Lillian Rivers.
Mother and son felt a simultaneous thud in their hearts.
As Theodore turned and entered the main building, Lillian Rivers finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She first shot a vicious glare at Vivian Sinclair, then quickly followed inside.
Austin noticed his father’s demeanor and was convinced he wouldn’t intervene further, his expression increasingly indifferent.
He stared at Vivian Sinclair, no longer as angry as before.
He coldly approached her and enunciated, “Don’t you realize yet that no one in this house cares about you at all p>
“If you obey, I might show you some kindness p>
“Disobedience will let you taste life as unpleasantly as today, slowly savoring it p>
Vivian Sinclair remained silent, completely disregarding him as mere barking.
Austin now found her indifference towards him unbearable, what did this mean?
This meant being ignored!
He grabbed Vivian Sinclair’s arm again and yanked her in front of him: “Vivian Sinclair, don’t you realize your mistake p>
“I’m waiting for you to apologize to me p>
Vivian Sinclair quietly laughed.
“Austin Grant, if you hate me so much, why don’t you divorce me p>
“I can step aside for Zoe Monroe, fulfill the both of you p>
She spoke seemingly truthfully, yet not, shocking Austin into disbelief.
Austin Grant stared hard at Vivian Sinclair: “Vivian Sinclair, do you know what you’re saying? You actually dare p>
Just then, the butler hurriedly ran out: “Young Master, Young Madam, the Sir requests your presence inside p>
Vivian Sinclair forcefully pushed Austin Grant away.
She stared at him intently, half her face hidden in the shadow.
“Austin Grant, your pride and arrogance will one day lead you to complete ruin p>
With that, she turned and strode out of the garden first.
Leaving Austin Grant frozen in turmoil.
She actually dared to think about divorce?
Originally, she was the one who went to great lengths to marry him, how dare she now entertain thoughts of divorce?
Of course, he would abandon her.
And he would make sure she remembers a bloody lesson before he discards her!
But she, Vivian Sinclair, has no right!
As soon as Austin Grant entered, Theodore Grant slapped him across the face.
“Dad p>
How many years had it been since Austin Grant was slapped by his father?
So he looked incredulously, even with some anger and confusion.
All the servants in the hall quickly lowered their heads.
Gia Grant had already hidden away, not even daring to breathe too loudly at this moment.
Theodore Grant sternly pointed at Austin Grant and commanded, “Go upstairs to the west guest room and stay there for five minutes p>
“No coming out before five minutes p>
“Uncle Denton, follow him and keep an eye on him p>
Vivian Sinclair just sat quietly to the side, appearing calm and collected, but in reality, she was wildly analyzing her decision for the day.
It seemed like deciding to use Theodore Grant was the right move.
Initially, she just wanted to accompany the old lady at the mansion for the last few months, looking for opportunities to collect more evidence that could ultimately bring down Austin Grant, so she didn’t want to stir up too much trouble.
They forced her into a corner, leaving her with no tolerance.
Now it was either leave the Grant Family or stay and fight them.
She couldn’t swallow this anger, so thinking about Theodore Grant’s recent attitude towards her, Vivian Sinclair decided to give it a try.
If she lost, she’d leave the Grant Family the next day, free from this oppression.
However, she took the right path.
Sure enough, Theodore Grant was very concerned about the child in her belly this time.
Actually, it was because Vivian Sinclair was pregnant with a pair of twin ’grandchildren p>
Vivian Sinclair suddenly heard a violent coughing sound.
Then, Lillian Rivers was helped down, her face flushed as she clutched her throat.
Vivian Sinclair looked up towards the staircase and saw that Zoe Monroe, who couldn’t hold back any longer, was heading to the west guest room with her crutch.
At this moment, in the west guest room on the second floor.
Austin Grant had just seen his mother rush out in distress, and his face immediately changed.
Could it be… that what Vivian Sinclair and Jasmine Tanner said was true?
Is this room really uninhabitable?
He stepped inside.
Instantly, a pungent smell hit him.
Soon his throat started to itch and hurt, and his nose felt extremely uncomfortable.
Not even five minutes had passed before Austin Grant’s temples began to throb, and there was a very noticeable stinging pain in his throat when he swallowed.
At the same time, his eyes were watering crazily, feeling both painful and dry.
Spoiled all his life and accustomed to the best of everything, the Eldest Young Master Grant had never experienced the harm of super-toxic materials.
He couldn’t even stand it for five minutes and wanted to leave.
But Butler Uncle Denton blocked him, “Sorry, Young Master. The master said five minutes p>
Zoe Monroe stood anxiously at the door, “Austin p>
Uncle Denton glanced at Zoe Monroe.
There was an uncontainable disdain in his eyes.
Austin Grant didn’t notice; he waved Zoe Monroe away while covering his mouth and nose.
“Don’t let these fumes get on you. Stay away p>
Zoe Monroe tearfully asked, “Are you okay p>
“This room is simply not livable. Get out now! If you don’t, your health will be harmed p>
If his health was going to be harmed… then so would Vivian Sinclair’s.
Austin Grant finally remembered that he was the one who forced her into this room.
As it turned out, everything she and Jasmine Tanner said was true!
This room indeed had big issues.
If she had really stayed here, even for just one night, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
A sudden wave of guilt surged in Austin Grant’s heart.
Of course, he believed it was guilt towards the two children in Vivian Sinclair’s belly.
The five minutes were finally over.
Austin Grant, like Lillian Rivers, coughed and rushed out.
By the time he returned to the first floor, his entire face was already pale.
“Dad, I really didn’t know about this p>
“If I had known the furniture in that room smelled so bad, I wouldn’t have let Vivian move in p>
After all, Austin Grant still believed the fault lay with Vivian Sinclair.
“Vivian, you clearly could have mentioned the room’s issues sooner; why did you wait until Dad came back to make a fuss p>
“Didn’t you have your own agenda p>
Austin Grant’s skill in turning the tables was something Vivian Sinclair now fully recognized.
Although what he said was indeed true.
Lillian Rivers immediately followed with accusations against Vivian Sinclair, “Austin is right, none of us knew there was an issue with the room; you deliberately made a scene now to see us embarrassed p>
“Vivian Sinclair, your intentions are truly malicious, I couldn’t have imagined it p>
Vivian Sinclair protected her belly, “I didn’t p>
Theodore Grant, tired of watching the commotion, rubbed his temples and shouted angrily, “Enough! Everyone shut up p>
Vivian Sinclair gently bit her lower lip, and unable to continue her act, she quickly fell silent.
Theodore Grant’s gaze first fell on Lillian Rivers, “How do you explain this p>
“You were the one who arranged for the furniture p>
“Is this what you called the best and most expensive materials p>
“Lillian Rivers, Vivian still carries your grandchildren; you haven’t forgotten that, have you p>