"Alright." Though Sarah didn't know what her aunt was planning, this was still Melvin’s mother.
She'd seen plenty of her aunt growing up, but always felt their relationship was oddly warm yet distant.
Something felt off - her aunt must be planning something big.
At Wilson Industries, Vivian was eating when her assistant approached, whispering something in her ear. Her face immediately darkened. "Why am I only hearing about something this important now?"
The assistant quickly explained, "They wouldn't talk until this morning."
Vivian hurriedly finished eating and had her assistant drive her to the prison.
In prison, as Michael was led to the visiting room, he couldn't guess who'd come to see him.
When he saw who it was, all his former excitement and hope were gone, replaced by resignation. He didn't know how to face Vivian, whether to confront her about Summit Corp or ask if she really planned to marry Zachary.
They sat facing each other, silent for a long while.
Finally, Michael broke the silence. "Never thought you'd come see me."
Vivian smiled sweetly. "Why wouldn't I? I've been wanting to visit. Grandfather's been watching me closely, but I finally found a chance today."
"I've been wanting to ask you something," Michael's eyes dulled.
Vivian's heart jumped, but she kept her cool. "Go ahead."
"You... you could have kept lying. Why tell me the truth?"
Vivian spoke seriously. "Michael, you're too naive. So easy to believe what others tell you. I know she visited you, and you'd rather believe her than me."
She studied him intently before continuing. "I bet she told you. But I want you to understand - trust your own feelings to judge what's true."
"What about Summit Corp then? The stolen contract?"
Vivian quickly replied, "That contract - Summit preferred Wilson Industries originally, but I said no. But Wilson isn't just mine to control. They forced me.”
And Michael, desperate to believe, accepted her words.

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