Perhaps, when Karen heard those words all those years ago, she already knew there was a traitor within the Agency! But why, knowing such a brutal truth, did her mother choose the most cowardly and useless way to end it all?

Could it be that Vance was hiding details about the call?

Vivienne sank back onto the couch, looking at Vance's face, which bore a striking resemblance to Darren. "I won't work for the Vanguard Agency. You don't deserve me."

A place that harbored the killer of her mother, a place that had not made any headway against the GTO in a decade, did not deserve her!

It seemed Vance had anticipated Vivienne's response and did not press further. He pulled out his business card and placed it in front of Vivienne.

"It has my number and email. If you ever change your mind, feel free to reach out. And if you need any assistance, don't hesitate to ask. It appears I have slightly more pull than your fiancé right now, so I can certainly make things easier for you."

With that, Vance straightened his crumpled collar-wrinkled from Vivienne's earlier grasp and stood to leave.

Melissa approached, her face etched with concern as she watched Vance.

He ruffled her hair. "It's just a minor issue, don't worry."

Melissa nodded. "You go mingle with the guests. I'll check on Vivienne."

Vance did not stop her and returned to the social whirl with a glass in hand.

Melissa walked over to find Vivienne back to her composed self, the business card now tucked away without a trace.

"Vivienne, did Vance say something to upset you?" Melissa asked cautiously.

matter. Where's Ronald? He texted me that he needed to see me." Without pressing further, Melissa pointed to Ronald,

spotting the people around Ronald and lifting the corners of

the icing on the cake for both our families," Ronald said, raising his glass to clink with Zachary's. Vivienne left Percival by the side and made

family have with the Brooks

her first, Zachary put down his drink and said,

turned, his face lighting up with joy at the sight of

resting over there," Vivienne

a partnership with Uncle Zachary, but he said we should run it by you," Ronald said as they found a quiet place

were considering moving it to Rivenwood. It's convenient since we're both based here,

back in Rivenwood, she could closely monitor

with the Brooks

looking for new business ventures to ensure their continued stability, and we need a

not a Brooks by birth, Vivienne clearly

few, but it was enough to show their significance to

when Zachary referred

a pipe dream. But knowing it came from you, I was sure it was feasible. Vivienne, do you think

chuckled. "What do you think,

a deep breath, his gaze firm on Vivienne. "I believe the Brooks family can handle it. The Brooks Group

case," Vivienne raised her glass and said, " here's to a successful

with excitement, and Zachary's heart settled as

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