Everyone looked up as Vivienne walked in, her pace slow and measured. Clad in a plain tee and jeans, the simplicity of her attire was offset by the icy expression that seemed permanently etched onto her

delicate features.

Kala watched her, emotions churning within her.

After a moment, she spoke up, "No need. I'll handle it myself."

She was at a loss for how to treat Vivienne now.

After all, it was not Vivienne who had affected her work, but there was an undeniable discomfort whenever she saw Vivienne.

Did she blame Vivienne?

No.

After all, her grandmother had genuinely committed murder, and not just once, but tenfold.

For twenty years, the families of the victims had been deprived of the truth.

Her grandmother's fate was deserved.

She just could not face Vivienne.

It seemed ever since Vivienne's return, everyone she was close to had changed.

Vivienne approached her, her face serious. "Judith's death was a consequence of her actions. If she hadn't resisted arrest, she wouldn't have been shot in front of you. And the media exposure you faced wasn't my doing. I covered your penalty fees as a gesture of goodwill. You were the only one who treated me with genuine kindness after I joined the Brooks family."

When the Brooks first took her in, everyone had been considerate, but there was always an ulterior motive.

been genuinely kind to

just how Vivienne was unable to ignore

this incident was somewhat related to her, she was

would never

stared at Vivienne, unsure

another word, Vivienne walked over to Baron and stated flatly, "Baron, I'm here to pack up. I won't be staying

wouldn't have spared her. This case... Richard and I have been investigating it in the shadows for years. If

raised an eyebrow, genuinely

said with finality. "We're discussing the future of the Brooks family. You should listen in. You're nearly twenty. It's time you learned about the company." Vivienne smirked, "I don't

at her. "Do you think I raised

over at Timothy and

blamed Vivienne; it was just hard to accept what had happened right before

now, Timothy was coming to terms

the old lady had ten lives on her conscience, and she

done merely

fell on Scott, who remained silent with a stern

and took the seat next

that Vivienne has paid the penalty fee, it's up to you

too badly, especially with that black card filled with funds, and with the backing

Kala nodded. "Alright."

issue an apology and provide compensation for the victims' families. On top of that, we need to push forward new projects. We're venturing into robotics, and Griffin will join our team.

be the

who often seemed under the thumb of Richard and was

comeback with new projects and had even managed to recruit Griffin, which was quite unexpected. Griffin, from the ancient

I'm tired and need to rest," Baron

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