Chapter 71\u00a0<\/p>\n
As if every word physically hurt, Vivian\u2019s face twisted in pain. \u201cIt was just a rear\u2013end collision. Isn\u2019t this a bit much?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theo leaned closer, thoughtfully stepping in to explain. \u201cMs. Hartwell, haven\u2019t you ever heard of the parts\u2013to\u2013whole ratio for a Rolls\u2013Royce?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivian shook her head. To her, a car was nothing more than a means of transportation. She had never bothered to look into these things. \u201cWhat does that even mean?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theo thought about it for a few seconds before answering, \u201cIt means a 1.5 million dollar heart, a 750 thousand dollar kidney, and a 2 million dollar worth of bone marrow come together to form someone like me, who makes just a few thousand a month.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivian immediately understood, and her expression stiffened. If she remembered correctly, that day she had smashed the entire rear bumper of Kingston\u2019s car.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Although she did have some savings now, that money was meant to be her startup capital when she returned to Durmont to reopen her company. Given the increasingly dire situation\u00a0<\/p>\n
of Hartwell Group, that amount was nowhere near enough.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, the accident had been her fault. She forced a bitter smile and said, \u201cMr. Howard, don\u2019t\u00a0<\/p>\n
worry. After the insurance payout, no matter how much is left, I won\u2019t dodge responsibility. I\u2019ll pay every cent.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kingston nodded and replied, \u201cAlright.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After hearing this news from Kingston, Vivian completely lost her appetite. She only ate a\u00a0<\/p>\n
little afterward and didn\u2019t touch the beer again. Meanwhile, Stella received a call and had to\u00a0<\/p>\n
return to the office on short notice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Vivian was standing by the roadside while trying to book a designated driver, Theo pulled the car up in front of her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The rear window slid down, revealing Kingston\u2019s handsome face. With dark eyes, he said, \u201cGet\u00a0<\/p>\n
in.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivian waved him off. \u201cNo need. I\u2019ve already booked a driver.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kingston frowned and stated, \u201cWe were drinking at the same table. If something happens to you, I would still be responsible.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then, he opened the door and stepped out, gesturing for her to get\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 71\u00a0<\/p>\n
Completely enveloped by Kingston\u2019s shadow, Vivian felt a sense of pressure. Under his serious gaze, she could only steel herself and get into the car.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had his eyes closed the entire ride. Meanwhile, weighed down by her thoughts, she didn\u2019t say a word either.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Following Vivian\u2019s directions, Theo stopped the car at the entrance of the valley. She then opened the door and got out. Before walking away, she turned back to look at Kingston and said softly, \u201cThank you, Mr. Howard. Sorry for the trouble.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kingston didn\u2019t respond. He still had his eyes closed. Vivian pursed her lips before turning and walking into the alley.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was only then that Kingston, in the back seat, opened his eyes. As he watched Vivian walk away, his expression darkened. Just as Theo was about to start the car again, Kingston ordered, \u201cStop.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Confused, Theo asked, \u201cWhat is it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kingston lowered his gaze to the phone lying beside him. Theo instantly understood and said, \u201cI\u2019ll take it to Ms. Hartwell right away.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As Theo spoke, he unbuckled his seatbelt and reached for the phone in the back seat. Before his hand could touch it, Kingston picked it up first.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Under Theo\u2019s puzzled stare, Kingston opened the door and got out. He followed Vivian, who had already disappeared into the dark alley.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivian had just reached her door and was about to take out her keys when Logan stepped out from the shadows. He muttered, \u201cVivian, we need to talk.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivian was startled. When she recognized who it was, her expression darkened. She stated, There\u2019s nothing for us to talk about.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Logan frowned and stepped forward, reaching for her wrist. Just then, Kingston\u2019s voice sounded from behind. \u201cMs. Hartwell, your phone.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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