Chapter 96
Vivian Bennett frowned at the driver's words.
The rain grew heavier.
Liam Sullivan's deep gaze settled on her.
"Get in."
His voice was low, leaving no room for argument.
Vivian hesitated briefly.
She didn't mind getting wet herself.
But her grandmother was elderly and couldn't stay in the taxi.
She looked up at Liam. "My grandmother is still in the car."
She couldn't leave her grandmother alone.
Liam turned his attention to the taxi's back seat.
An elderly woman bundled in warm clothing sat there.
He walked over.
"I'll carry her to the car."
Vivian froze.
She hadn't expected him to offer to carry her grandmother.
Liam opened the car door and greeted Grandma Margaret politely.
He bent down and carefully lifted her onto his back.
Vivian quickly followed with an umbrella.
Rain soaked through his suit.
A ripple of emotion stirred within her.
Since her grandmother fell ill, even relatives had kept their distance.
Only Vivian had persisted in caring for her.
A man of Liam's status didn't hesitate to carry her grandmother.
The Rolls-Royce driver stared in astonishment.
He hurried out of the car.
"Boss Liam, let me do it."
Liam shook his head.
He personally carried Grandma Margaret into the luxury vehicle.
Vivian closed the umbrella and got in.
She looked up and met Isabella Sullivan's scrutinizing gaze.
The wealthy socialite wore impeccable makeup and maintained an elegant posture.
Vivian prepared to greet her.
But Isabella focused solely on Liam.
She took out a tissue to wipe his face.
Liam raised his hand to stop her.
"Not necessary."
Isabella bit her lip, clutching the tissue with visible hurt.
He had rejected her in front of others.
Liam instructed the driver to bring towels.
He handed them to Vivian and her grandmother.
"Dry off."
Vivian accepted them with thanks.
She helped her grandmother first, then tended to herself.
Grandma Margaret was barely damp.
But Liam's hair still dripped with water.
Vivian finished drying and looked up.
She met Isabella's icy stare.
The gaze felt sharp as a blade.