Chapter 51
Austin Grant’s face was dark.
His eyes were fixed on Vivian Sinclair, hoping to get an answer from her expression as soon as possible.
Vivian, however, didn’t even turn her head, as if not only her voice was broken, but her ears were not working well either.
It seemed that at this moment, only Old Madam Grant was worthy of her concern.
Austin Grant gritted his molars hard.
Fine, ignoring him, was she?
He had ways to make her comply!
Vivian Sinclair tried her best to accompany Old Madam Grant for a while.
However, Old Madam Grant still showed no signs of waking up.
Obviously, being anxious about it was of no use.
Vivian Sinclair went to the press conference, where she clarified to the public that she hadn’t appeared lately simply because she was sick.
As for all other speculations, they were baseless and untrue.
However, she did not specially debunk the scandal of Austin Grant and Zoe Monroe meeting at the villa, and Austin sitting next to her couldn’t sit still.
“Wife, thank you p>
“Although I indeed did some despicable things before, I will definitely make amends and cherish our hard-won marriage in the future p>
“I will not let this marriage be just a marriage p>
“From now on, I will be a good husband p>
Austin Grant gazed at Vivian Sinclair with deep emotion, putting on a display of a wealthy young gentleman humbling himself and seeking love.
And Vivian Sinclair still had the identity of a fake debutante originally despised by everyone.
This instantly captivated many netizens who were watching the live stream online.
“Oh my, what am I seeing? Is this a tale of a prodigal son turning good p>
“I heard they had an arranged marriage; isn’t this a real-life story of love after marriage in a wealthy family p>
“Why am I a bit moved? Boo hoo p>
Of course, there were also many opposing and skeptical voices.
“To those above, I wish you the same kind of husband and marriage! When your first love moves into your home, shares candlelight dinners with your husband and mother-in-law, and builds a love nest outside with passionate kisses, let’s see if you still ship your own couple p>
“Beautiful wife, don’t trust a man’s words! Though your husband is indeed very handsome, he definitely can’t let go of his first love p>
“Exactly, support the beautiful wife for divorce p>
The Grant Group’s public relations hurriedly suppressed these voices.
However, more and more questioning voices emerged online.
Questioning whether Austin Grant was just acting.
Questioning whether such prodigals in wealthy families ever truly change.
Also questioning the authenticity of this press conference, wondering how much credibility it truly had.
Vivian Sinclair, naturally unaware of the online situation, forced a few smiles drawn by a billion-dollar compensation despite Austin Grant’s insincere declaration.
Until she suddenly looked up and saw Zoe Monroe appearing in the crowd at some unknown time. Even though she wore a mask, Vivian recognized her at a glance.
Vivian’s heart suddenly leaped with joy, knowing that Austin Grant beside her was about to lose his composure.
As expected, Zoe Monroe seemed utterly heartbroken upon hearing these words firsthand.
After making eye contact with Austin Grant, she turned her head resolutely with a heart full of sorrow and left the scene with determined strides through the crowd.
Austin Grant’s face changed drastically on the spot.
He nearly couldn’t stop himself from getting up and chasing after her immediately.
If Theodore Grant hadn’t sensed something was wrong and grabbed him by the arm, shooting him a fierce glance, Austin would have indeed lost his composure on the spot.
Subsequently, Austin Grant appeared entirely disoriented, a far cry from his earlier buoyancy and sincerity when confessing to Vivian Sinclair.
As soon as the press conference ended, Austin immediately grabbed his phone and prepared to leave backstage.
Theodore Grant halted him: “Stop right there p>
The staff who had come along immediately made a wise retreat upon witnessing the situation, and as Vivian Sinclair was about to leave, Theodore called her back.
“Vivian, stay, you don’t have to go p>
Saying this, Theodore Grant circled Austin Grant twice.
“What were you planning to do just now p>
“If I hadn’t stopped you, were you intending to destroy this hard-won press conference and the entire Grant Group altogether p>
“I never thought you’d still be so impulsive p>
“In your eyes, does that love mean more than the entire Grant Family and the entire Group, making you reckless p>
“You fool p>
With that, Theodore Grant raised his hand and gave Austin Grant a slap.
Even Vivian Sinclair couldn’t help but cover her face.
Why hadn’t she noticed before that her father-in-law loved slapping people so much?
However, it was somewhat satisfying.
Theodore Grant glanced at Vivian Sinclair’s small gesture, thinking: Was I too harsh just now?
Theodore Grant tried to make his expression look a bit kinder.
But the words that came out were even more cold and merciless: “From now on, if you continue associating with Miss Monroe, I’ll regard it as your abandonment of the Grant Group p>
“I will completely kick you out of the board p>
“And I will remove you from the position of heir to the Group p>
“After all, if Vivian could have twins once, she can have them again p>
“Do you understand what I mean p>
Austin Grant looked incredulous: “Dad p>
Vivian Sinclair was also stunned.
She definitely didn’t want to be entirely bound to the Grant Family!
Moreover, who wanted to bear twins for the Grant Family?
She immediately spoke up: “Dad, please don’t be angry p>
“Maybe Austin just wants to clarify things with Miss Monroe p>
“Some matters can’t end unclearly. Please give Austin a chance p>
Vivian thought to herself: If those two don’t make it, how can I make it?
So, they must be bound together!
Austin Grant, you absolutely cannot give up on true love because of the threat of power; you must persist with Zoe Monroe, never give up. Otherwise, when the day finally arrives that I can divorce, it will be hard to get out!
Vivian Sinclair excitedly grabbed Austin Grant’s sleeve: “Austin, I believe in you p>
“I was really moved by what you said at the press conference today p>
“So, you’ll clean up the situation between you and Miss Monroe, right p>
Vivian knew that whenever they met, it was like a thunderstorm, impossible to sever cleanly!
So she deliberately gave them a chance.
Scoundrels deserve to be locked up, or else they’ll cause trouble, right?
When the time is right, it will be their turn to meet their end!
As Austin looked at Vivian’s sincere face and heard her actually speaking up for him, Austin’s expression became even more incredulous.
It was as if he had seen a ghost, momentarily dazed.
But he quickly sobered up: No, wait!
Is she up to something again?
Now Austin found it much harder to trust Vivian’s outward appearance of obedience and virtue.
After all, last time at Aerieside Villa, he had truly witnessed how ruthless and determined she could be to escape from him.
He knew Vivian’s formerly obedient demeanor wasn’t the real her, so now her sudden defense of him seemed off to Austin.
Although a moment ago he felt a surge of joy, he quickly calmed down.
His intuition told him Vivian wasn’t this kind-hearted!
“What are you up to p>
Austin blurted out the question, and before Vivian could answer, Theodore already roared: “Do you even know how to behave p>
“Vivian is willing to forgive you and even speak up for you, what is this attitude p>
“I think you don’t need to go to the subsidiaries anymore, just head straight to the site p>
Austin: p>
He was puzzled, even if his father was considering the whole group, how could he suddenly be so biased?
He never paid this much attention to Vivian before.
Why is he suddenly so infatuated now?
Austin couldn’t help but want to explain: “Dad, I was just asking… You don’t know her, she’s never had good intentions p>
Theodore: “You still dare to argue back p>
“Austin Grant, this is the last time I warn you! Don’t think that the Grant Group will be yours no matter what in the future p>
“There’s nothing in this world that will become completely certain p>
Austin was instantly speechless, his face a mix of gray and black.
Vivian saw this, puzzled: Why did he look both humiliated and angry at those words?
After Austin left in large strides, Theodore looked at Vivian’s abdomen and said: “Are you still trying to hide it from me p>
“The child wasn’t lost, was it p>
Vivian already knew this couldn’t be concealed.
Because her belly would grow day by day, the miscarriage misunderstanding could only deceive for a while.
But she didn’t expect that Theodore had already figured it out!
“Dad, since you know, then why still p>
Allow Vivian to seek revenge on Lillian and Austin, and even give her a billion as compensation?
Theodore walked ahead with his hands behind his back: “If I didn’t give you a chance to vent, why would you agree to attend the press conference p>
“Vivian, I never realized before that your scheming is deeper than I thought p>
Vivian’s steps stuttered.
In front of Theodore, she unexpectedly felt exposed.
This father-in-law is truly formidable!
Even though she knew Theodore was the real backbone of this family, it was the first time she faced him in a true sense.
And because she used him once more, being seen through made Vivian feel a bit guilty.
“Dad, I was wrong p>
Theodore shook his head: “You’re not wrong p>
“They indeed went too far with you p>
“And my billion-dollar compensation is both a reward and a thank you to you p>
“Vivian, thank you for doing your utmost to protect my two grandchildren p>
“You’ve surely endured a lot, so this is what you deserve p>
Vivian looked up at Theodore in disbelief.
“So that’s what you meant p>
But Theodore shook his head again: “No, you still haven’t fully understood me. Vivian, from now on, the whole Grant Family will depend on you p>
“No one knows Lillian Rivers better than I do p>
“She’s malicious and envious p>
“And if Austin continues to be confused about matters of the heart, the whole Grant Family will make no further progress p>
“But I suddenly realized you are truly suited to being the mistress of the Grant Family p>
“Even though I once disdained your background, now it seems I was narrow-minded p>
“Vivian, firmly hold onto your position as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Grant Family p>
“Even if Austin can’t inherit the Grant Group, I won’t treat you badly p>
After speaking, Theodore left briskly.
Vivian only came to her senses after completely leaving the Grant Group building.
It seemed Theodore truly valued the twins in her womb, even offering a billion and shares in the company to keep Vivian at heart.
Moreover, it seemed that for now, Vivian was still useful to Theodore and the entire Grant Family, which is why he showed her his goodwill.
But how would he know that the babies in her womb weren’t Grant blood at all?
And the mastermind behind this was his own son.
If Austin hadn’t devised such a vicious surrogacy plan, none of this chaos would have happened.
So even if the truth comes out someday, let the hate be directed at Austin Grant!
Yet thinking about Austin’s reaction and attitude when he heard that the successor was not a foregone conclusion, Vivian still pondered.
Austin was really strange.
Shouldn’t he be worried and afraid?
Why did he look humiliated and angry?
Vivian took out her phone and sent a text message to Patrick Powell: “Quickly check if my father-in-law has other illegitimate children outside p>