bChapter /bb68 /b

Linda couldn’t believe how easily Aiden had taken Sienna at her word.

At this rate, if Sienna pointed the finger at me, Aiden would believe her without a second thought. I can’t let this go on any longer. I have to get rid of Siennab, /bno matter whatb, /bLinda thought ‘Amber would make the perfect pawn

Linda fixed her intense gaze on Amber and said, “Amber, you’ve met Leo. Do you really think he and those men could have hurt your dad?

“Sienna’s making bbaseless /busations without any proof. How heartbreaking. Amberb, /bdo you honestly believe those uncles would ever harm your father?”

Amber didn’t catch her meaning and blurted out, “Didn’t we just say they’re the prime bsuspects/b? They left thepany but wanted toe back. and when that didn’t work, they yed dirty. How despicable.”

Linda’s face turned ashen, the smile in her eyes vanishing in an instant. She shot Amber a vicious, menacing reb. /b

Amber was startled by Linda’s vicious re and instinctively ducked behind Sienna.

Sienna bcast /ban icy nce at Linda before deliberately shifting her gaze to Aiden. “Dad, if you doubt my words, you can go and investigate yourself. They deliberately chose that spot because there were no surveince cameras.

“I had to conduct door–to–door inquiries before I finally uncovered the truth. Ms. Lambert, perhaps you should focus on gathering evidence.”

Linda sputtered, still trying to defend herself.

Aiden roared, “Shut up. Linda, do I have to die before you’ll believe me? If it weren’t for you, those good–for–nothing scumbags would never have gotten into thepany.”

Linda was seething with silent fury. She thought furiously, “I’m absolutely certain it wasn’t those people, but I can’t prove it. Damn that Sienna.”

Amber’s eyes widened in shock again as Aidenshed out at Lindab. /b

bEver /bsince Linda married Aiden, Aiden had believed whatever she said without question, and the two of them always put on a picture–perfect loving couple bact/b.

Amber had always thought Aiden was blindly devoted to Linda. She never expected this to happen.

Sienna said, “Dad, since you’re ill, you should rest well. I’ve arranged some entertainment for you. Performers wille to your room this evening to put on a show.b” /b

Aiden’s face lit up with delight, his whole demeanor instantly brightening as a warm smile spread across his face. “How thoughtful bof /byou, Sienna.“ he said.

Linda red after Sienna and Aiden as they walked away, her eyes zing with venomous jealousy and hatred.

She clenched her teeth, fists so tight her nails dug painfully into her palms. Only the sharp sting brought her back to reality.

Aiden nced at her with clear disdain in his eyes. “You should leave too. There are caregivers here. I don’t need you to take care of me.”

Linda went pale with panic, her voice frantic. “Aiden, what did I do wrong? I’ll change, I promise. Please don’t send me away.”

Aiden was already seething with anger after realizing that the people who beat him up were most likely Linda’s rtives. Seeing her put on this pitiful, affected act only added fuel to the fire.

“Get out,” Aiden snapped, his voice seething with anger. “I don’t want to see your faceb. /bGet the hell out of here right now.”

Linda’s heart skipped ba /bbeat as a wave of dread washed over her. Before she could protest, the caregivers at the door yanked her out of the room.

Linda struggled and snapped, “Who the hell are you? What do you think you’re doing? Let go of me. How dare youy your hands on me? Do you have any idea who I am?b” /b

Linda red at those young, beautiful caregivers. Sienna hired them on purpose.

The only reason Linda kept rushing to the hospital to take care of Aiden was due to the caregivers Sienna hired.

What is Sienna ying at? Every caregiver she hired is young and energetic, with sexy waistsb, /blong legs, wless skin, and stunning looks,‘ Linda wondered. It instantly put her on high alert.

Though middle–aged, Aiden possessed an iparably handsome face, chiseled yet refined, so striking that it made people easily overlook his

bage/bb. /b

“Ms. Lambert, we’re here at Miss Hart’s request to care for her father. Mr. Hart bhas /bjust said he doesn’t want you here, so bwe /bmust ask you to leave

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nowb,/bb” /bone of them saidb. /b

Linda struggled violently and roared, “How dare you. Who do you think you are?”

Aiden didn’t lift a finger to stop them, just letting the caregivers drag Linda away. Her mind was always stuck on the same peity schemes. He was long since fed up.

bVivian /bbwas /binvited to apany dinnerb, /bwhere Richard Wood personally offered her a toast. ttered and slightly flustered, she quickly rose to her

feet.

“Mr. Wood, I bwas /bjust doing my job,” Vivian said modestly.

Richard chuckled warmly and said, “Vivian, ourpany wouldn’t be where it is today without youb. /bYou’re truly our lucky starb./bb” /b

“Oh, Mr. Wood, really, bI /bcan’t take the credit. Thepany’s bsess /bis all thanks to your leadership and everyone’s hard work,” Vivian said.

Anya sat quietly to the sideb, /bseeing right through it all but keeping her thoughts to herself.

This littlepany only caught the eye of SIE Corporation because of Vivian, she mused. ‘It’s no exaggeration to say they’ve shot straight to the top. How could they not treat Vivian with the utmost respect?‘

Today, after Vivian secured a new partnership, Richard threw ba /bcelebratory dinner in her honor.

Anya said, “Excuse me, you guys keep drinking. I’ll just step out to the restroom.”

Richard would never let anyone mess with Vivian, and Anya felt reassured.

“Mr. Wood, long time no see. What a surprise to find you dining here as bwell/b. Come, let’s have a drink. A potbellied man approached with a drink in hand, slung his arm around Richard’s shoulders, and burst outughing.

“Peter, it’s been a while. Join me for a drink,” Richard smiled.

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Peter Zimmer’s eyes immediately zeroed in on Vivian. “Talk about things falling right into myp, he thought, licking his lips. The woman he’d been lusting after for days was standing right here.

Peter, emboldened by alcohol, sidled up to Vivian and ced his meaty hand heavily on her shoulder.

b“/bYou’re Vivian, right? Fancy meeting you here again,” Peter slurred, leaning in closer. “I’m-”

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Before he could finish, Vivian pped Peter’s hand away from her shoulder with such force that he recoiled in pain.

Peter winced and pulled his hand back. ‘Damn, she’s got some strength. A real spitfire–I like that, he thought, a lecherous grin spreading across his facei. /i

“Peter, please keep your distance,” Vivian warned.

Peter leaned in with a smirk and said, “Miss Hart, let’s get acquainted. We’re ball /bin the same business circle, always good right? I’m Peter. Come on, let’s shake hands.”

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Vivian’s usually sweet and gentle face hardened into an icy mask as she was about to refuse.

Richard stepped between them and deliberately shook Peter’s hand. “Peter, if there’s anything you want to discussb, /bjust talk to me directly. We’re old friends. No need to trouble my staff.”

“That old lecher, Richard fumed inwardly, ‘how dare hey eyes on my golden goose? Looking to die, not even watching where you’re going?

Peter’s face clouded over. ‘Richard, you idiot–can’t even read the room, he cursed inwardly. ‘She’s just some nobody. Does he really think he can

shield her from me?‘

Peter leered at Vivian and said, “You’re right, Mr. Wood. We’re old friends. Is this lovelydy one of your employees? She seems quite capable. Which department is she in?”

Richard smiled and said, “Vivian is our most valuable asset, Peter. Don’t even think about poaching her. She’s our key yer”

Peter couldn’t believe Richard was this stubborn,pletely imprable.

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Peter pulled Richard aside, leering at Vivian a few times. In a suggestive tone, he said, “Mr. Wood, didn’t you alwayspany?