Chapter 594

"Yes."

Vivian Bennett uttered the word mechanically.

Her voice was hollow, devoid of any emotion.

"See?"

Isabella Sullivan turned triumphantly to the media, righteous indignation in her tone.

"This woman finally admits to everything. It's utterly shameless. How could a woman like her be worthy of marrying into our Sullivan family? How could my brother marry her? This is the reason the engagement is canceled today. Now you all believe it, right? This woman's character is notoriously bad, and it's finally been exposed."

The guests immediately erupted in murmurs again.

The sound of discussion surged like a tide.

Vivian stood there expressionless.

She let their words humiliate her.

She let their contemptuous gazes stab at her like knives.

When they had cursed their fill.

She finally lifted her head quietly.

Her eyes were empty and lifeless.

"May I leave now? If you've all vented your hatred, then it's time for this eyesore of a sinner to exit the stage."

She felt so very tired.

All strength had left her body.

It felt like she was dying.

But she couldn't collapse in front of these people.

She would rather die than do that.

Even if all her dignity was gone.

She didn't want to reveal her most vulnerable side here.

No one here would pity her.

No one would protect her.

No one would save her.

She just wanted to leave this place that chilled her to the bone, this place of utter despair.

"Vivian..."

Grace Harper, who had been watching all this with a broken heart, rushed forward.

She hugged Vivian, crying.

"Let's go. Let's never come back. Liam Sullivan isn't worth you doing this. You used your dignity to protect him. Where is he? He always lets you suffer the deepest hurt. I hate him."

Sophia Miller also walked up, tears in her eyes.

"Let's go, Vivian. Forget everything."

Vivian was supported by them on either side.

She walked woodenly, slowly towards the door of the banquet hall.

Each step felt like walking on the edge of a blade.

"Wait. You sisters can't just leave like this."

The three members of the Harper family, who had been silent until now, finally made their move.

Mrs. Harper spoke, her voice filled with vindictive satisfaction.

Her tone was sharp and piercing.

Grace shuddered all over.

She turned back in shock.

She stared blankly at Jason Harper.

Jason Harper looked very awkward.

He avoided her gaze.

Grace's heart instantly turned cold.

A sense of foreboding rose within her.

Mrs. Harper sneered.

"Tonight isn't just about the Sullivan Group canceling an engagement. My son and Grace Harper's marriage will also be announced as ended, taking this opportunity. Hmph, a mistress sister who only knows how to latch onto rich men. The whole family is no good. Our Harper family can't afford to associate with such people."

Mrs. Harper had long harbored deep hatred for Vivian.

She originally thought Grace's return would bring benefits to the Harper family.

Who knew that after Grace returned, the Harper family company faced an even greater crisis.

It was all because of that wretched woman Vivian causing trouble.

Since that was the case, they no longer needed to curry favor with them.

Grace's eyes widened in shock.

She looked at them in disbelief.

Her voice trembled.

"You said you would change, that you would treat me well. You begged for my forgiveness, asked me to come back. What do you mean by saying this now?"

Mrs. Harper's eyes filled with extreme contempt.

"You thought we sincerely wanted you back? Don't forget your background. I never approved of you getting involved with my son from the start. Like mother, like daughter. The whole family is trash."

Vivian, who had been standing there woodenly, suddenly lifted her head upon hearing this.

She glared fiercely at Mrs. Harper.

"Who are you talking about? Dare to say that again?"

They could humiliate her.

They could trample on her.

But they could not insult that kind and great mother.

Her salvation in this life.

Mrs. Harper took a step back, frightened by her fierce gaze.

Then she became angry again.

How dare she be intimidated by this wretched girl.

Her fury flared even higher.

She spoke with righteous confidence.

"Don't think we don't know. Your backgrounds, you cousins, have been thoroughly investigated. You're both low-class women. No wonder you're equally shameless and disgraceful."

Grace's face turned deathly pale.

She stared at Mrs. Harper in disbelief.

She murmured in a lost, broken voice.

"That's not true. You're lying."

Vivian hurriedly turned and grasped Grace's shoulders.

She comforted her anxiously.

"Don't listen to her nonsense. She's just finding an excuse to break off the engagement with you."

She held Grace's hand tightly.

Trying to convey a bit of warmth.

But Grace's hand was frighteningly cold.

Seeing this, Mrs. Harper grew even more pleased with herself.

"What? Getting angry because the truth hit home? You sisters are cut from the same cloth. Both climbing your way up using men. Now that you're exposed, you still want to play the victim?"

The surrounding guests began whispering again.

Their eyes swept back and forth between the two sisters.

Vivian clenched her teeth.

Her nails dug deeply into her palms.

The pain kept her清醒.

She couldn't collapse here.

She couldn't let her cousin suffer more harm.

"Let's go."

She said softly to Grace.

Her voice carried an undeniable firmness.

Sophia also stepped forward.

She positioned herself in front of the two sisters.

"Step aside. We're leaving."

Mrs. Harper wanted to say more.

But Jason Harper pulled her back.

Jason looked at Grace with a复杂 expression.

He opened his mouth.

But ultimately said nothing.

Vivian supported Grace.

Step by step, they walked towards the door.

Each step felt immensely heavy.

Behind them were countless gazes.

Full of contempt.

Full of mockery.

Full of schadenfreude.

She straightened her back.

Not allowing her脆弱 to show in the slightest.

When they reached the door.

She suddenly stopped.

She slowly turned her head.

Her gaze swept across the entire room.

Finally, it landed on Isabella Sullivan's face.

"I will remember the humiliation you gave me today."

Her voice was very soft.

But it carried a决绝 chill.

Isabella felt a tremor in her heart under that gaze.

But then she forced herself to appear composed.

"Remember it then. What can you do about it? Can you possibly make a comeback?"

Vivian didn't answer.

She just looked at her deeply for a moment.

Then she turned around.

She left this heart-shattering place without looking back.

Outside the banquet hall.

The night wind was cold.

It felt like knives against their faces.

Grace finally couldn't hold back her sobs.

"Vivian, I'm sorry. It's all because of me..."

"It's not your fault."

Vivian said softly.

"I'm the one who dragged you into this."

Sophia's eyes were red.

"Let's find a place to rest first. You both need to calm down."

Vivian nodded.

The three of them got into the car.

The car slowly drove away from the hotel.

Vivian leaned against the car window.

Watching the night scenery speeding past outside.

Tears finally slid down her cheeks silently.

She thought tonight would be the beginning of happiness.

But she never imagined it was the continuation of a nightmare.

Liam Sullivan.

Where are you?

Why is it that when I need you the most.

You are never there?

She closed her eyes.

Letting the tears flow freely.

From now on.

She no longer owed him anything.

Not anymore.