Chapter 40
A 200-square-meter flat.
A 120-square-meter three-bedroom apartment.
“The old madam said you can choose whichever one you want to live in, just don’t feel wronged p>
“And this is from the old man for you. He said spend it however you like, don’t be shy p>
Jasmine said as she handed a black card to Vivian Sinclair.
Vivian Sinclair couldn’t hide her surprise: “You mean my father-in-law? He gave me his supplementary card p>
This card must have a limit of at least ten million!
Such generosity left Vivian Sinclair truly incredulous.
No wonder Vivian Sinclair was so shocked; after all, Theodore Grant used to treat Vivian Sinclair with a cold and indifferent attitude.
Especially after learning that she was not the real daughter of The Sinclair Family, he hardly ever looked her in the eyes, let alone talked to her.
And now he had given her a supplementary card.
The last time Vivian Sinclair designed something, the strong support she received from Theodore Grant had already surprised her.
And now this card.
Such a sequence of unusual actions made Vivian Sinclair more certain that the Family Head of The Grant Family really valued the twins she was carrying.
Vivian Sinclair immediately texted Patrick Powell: Can you investigate the past of Theodore Grant, the chairman of The Grant Group?
Patrick Powell replied quickly: “No problem p>
He managed Vivian Sinclair’s tea house exceptionally well, and people of remarkable status frequently visited it, establishing his own network over time.
Now investigating something was not difficult for him; otherwise, he wouldn’t have found Zoe Monroe’s family so easily.
Vivian Sinclair thought for a moment and then asked Patrick Powell: “Any updates on the clues about Zoe Monroe’s departure abroad that I asked you to investigate last time p>
Patrick Powell: “Yes, and not just that, there are some unexpectedly delightful findings. However, they’re not complete yet, so I haven’t sent you the information p>
“Boss, consider this a tease p>
“Miss Monroe’s story is very exciting p>
Vivian Sinclair raised an eyebrow.
“I look forward to it p>
Putting down her phone, Vivian Sinclair nudged Jasmine: “Alright, let’s not look at the things for now p>
“I’m starving with my two babies inside me, aren’t you going to do something p>
Jasmine was extremely attentive: “Yes, yes, yes, Jasmine will go make you some food p>
Soon, Jasmine’s three dishes and one soup were ready.
Seeing the home-cooked meals full of color, aroma, and taste, tears of hunger trickled down from Vivian Sinclair’s mouth.
“I’m really hungry p>
“Then I won’t hold back p>
After speaking, she picked up her chopsticks and quickly tried a bite.
Surprisingly, Jasmine’s cooking was quite delicious.
Vivian Sinclair was more than willing to keep her around, with just one condition.
“Stop calling me Young Madam p>
“From now on, just call me Vivian p>
Jasmine was more than willing to comply.
She felt like her relationship with Vivian Sinclair had gotten much closer, and happily agreed.
Jasmine moved in, mornings she prepared breakfast and lunch for Vivian Sinclair, and evenings she rushed back to make dinner for her.
This life was so much easier than when she was at the old residence.
Moreover, she could freely have a lot of her own time and lead a fulfilling life every day.
Jasmine even brought back quite a bit of news to Vivian Sinclair.
For example, Gia Grant.
“Since that night, she hasn’t gone back to school p>
“It’s really shameful, she might be sent abroad by The Grant Family directly p>
Videos showing Gia Grant’s disgraceful state that night circulated, although The Grant Family’s PR handled it reasonably quickly, many heard the rumors or even saw the video.
Now in the high society circles, Gia Grant had become a joke.
The Grant Group had just gone public and couldn’t afford any risks, so aside from keeping Gia Grant at home and forbidding her from going out, they would surely handle the mess discreetly and quickly.
However, something surprised Vivian Sinclair, “She didn’t throw a tantrum? Didn’t blame me for her troubles p>
Jasmine: “I don’t know about that p>
“But the old residence’s atmosphere has been gloomy recently, like a bigger storm is brewing p>
Vivian Sinclair made note of this, “Have your acquaintances keep an eye out, and any significant news will be rewarded p>
Three days later, Vivian Sinclair’s face was finally completely healed.
Bored at home, she drew up a set of designs and decided to visit Tina Archer.
Since returning, Vivian Sinclair hadn’t been to Serenity Studio, so it was time to officially check in.
“Senior p>
Serenity Studio was located in a large cultural and creative park.
It occupied a standalone five-story building.
Because of the renowned reputation of Serenity Studio, there were two security guards at the entrance.
Vivian Sinclair waited downstairs for a while before Tina Archer enthusiastically came down to greet her, joyfully giving her a huge hug.
“Vivian, you’re finally here p>
“Come on, the teacher is just here today, let me take you to meet him p>
As they entered, Tina Archer told the two guards: “From now on, she’s our studio’s ancestor, make sure you take good care of her, got it p>
The guards: “Yes, Mr. Archer p>
Vivian Sinclair: “Wow, Mr. Archer p>
Tina Archer: “Oh, without our Great Designer Sinclair, would our whole studio even be where it is today p>
“You are our national treasure, the President Sinclair of our Serenity Studio p>
Tina Archer led Vivian Sinclair into the office, where Vivian saw her long-separated university mentor, Professor Cheney.
Her heart was instantly filled with emotion: “Professor, it’s been a long time p>
Professor Cheney: “Vivian, I’m delighted to see you back. Last time, your work’s return caused quite a stir in the circle p>
“Oh, by the way, I have good news for you, Tris, that old fellow, is returning to the country p>
Tris was the second mentor Vivian Sinclair took under the introduction of Fiona Rhodes after her rise to fame as the designer Vivian in a competition in her youth.
Fiona Rhodes taught Vivian Sinclair to paint.
Tris led Vivian Sinclair into the designer industry entirely, delving deeper into design studies.
Unfortunately, Vivian Sinclair wasn’t deeply connected with these two mentors.
He was returning, and Vivian Sinclair was the last to know.
A year and a half ago, Vivian Sinclair’s decision to abandon her career potential to form a marriage alliance with The Grant Family for The Sinclair Family displeased Tris greatly.
“I’m not against you getting married, but marrying someone shouldn’t stop you from pursuing your career. Why give it up p>
Back then, Vivian Sinclair couldn’t express it. She had vaguely sensed some issues about her background.
Fearing the loss of her family, she could only sacrifice her career.
“I want to be a good daughter p>
Her parents were unaware of her secrets of being W and Vivian, so Vivian Sinclair wanted to temporarily seal the past.
Unfortunately, she couldn’t hold onto anything.
However, although Tris was angry, he still gave Vivian Sinclair a set of wedding gifts.
Then he left the country to enjoy life with his grandchildren, ignoring Vivian Sinclair since.
Thinking of the past, Vivian Sinclair felt her heart ache as if pricked by needles.
“I understand p>
“I’ll visit the professor when I have time p>
Since it was a reunion and Vivian Sinclair’s official comeback, it was, of course, a reason to celebrate.
The three went to a restaurant, and because they had recently made a good profit from Austin Grant, Tina Archer insisted on having a lavish meal.
Thus, in a luxury hotel with an average cost of over five thousand per person, Vivian Sinclair encountered Elias Sinclair again.
Catherine Sinclair was holding onto Elias Sinclair, with the siblings standing in the hotel lobby, talking softly, their expressions and gestures natural and close, just like the past between Vivian Sinclair and Elias Sinclair.
Vivian Sinclair couldn’t help but pause when she saw this scene.
She thought of the past, where in Ardis, President Sinclair was the darling of The Sinclair Family, obsessed with his sister, raising her as a treasure, a fact known to everyone in Ardis.
The fireworks filling the city, the low-flying birthday banners, the amusement parks reserved just for them, the personal pick-ups and drop-offs p>
Elias Sinclair’s affection was never feigned.
But his later ruthlessness and coldness towards Vivian Sinclair were all too real.
However, Vivian Sinclair quickly withdrew from these emotions.
“Vivian, what are you looking at p>
“Is that p>
Tina Archer, having seen Elias Sinclair at school before, followed Vivian Sinclair’s distracted gaze and recognized him instantly.
Isn’t that… the real daughter of The Sinclair Family?
She does have a six-point resemblance to Elias Sinclair.
At this moment, Elias Sinclair and Catherine Sinclair also heard Vivian Sinclair’s name.
Unanimously, they both looked up towards Vivian Sinclair.
However, Elias Sinclair only glanced at her and then continued to talk with Catherine Sinclair as casually as a stranger.
Catherine Sinclair, on the other hand, gave Vivian Sinclair a slight nod.
Vivian Sinclair’s background had become a widely known story, and Tina Archer had naturally heard about it.
Tina Archer felt quite sorry for Vivian Sinclair.
So she asked, “Do you want to eat somewhere else p>
Vivian Sinclair: “Why should we move p>
“Come on, I haven’t had a good meal in a long time p>
These words almost brought tears to Tina Archer’s eyes from heartache.
“You’re my ancestor and treasure; today I’ll cover whatever you want to eat, dear junior p>
“Let’s go p>
“We can’t let that jerk spoil our mood p>
Vivian Sinclair smiled, “That’s right p>
After the three left, Catherine Sinclair nudged Elias Sinclair, who was still in a daze.
“Brother p>
“Brother, are you okay p>
“When you saw Vivian, why didn’t you say anything to her p>
“Do you really… never want to deal with her again p>
Elias Sinclair raised his hand, intending to touch Catherine Sinclair’s head, but not yet being that close, his hand froze in mid-air for a moment before retracting.
“No need p>
“From now on, she has nothing to do with our family p>
“Let’s go p>
Catherine Sinclair thought: Really? But who was it that seemed lost in thought from the moment they heard the name ’Vivian p>
Catherine Sinclair couldn’t understand how siblings who grew up together could be discarded upon discovering the lack of blood relations.
There must be something she didn’t know behind all this!
The next day, Catherine Sinclair personally called Vivian Sinclair.
“Recently, Mom’s health hasn’t been good. Grandma and the others are coming from Rhenia. Do you want to come back for dinner together this weekend p>