Chapter 402

Alexander Brooks came and left like a ghost—quiet, without a trace. The old Zong estate was basically locked down like Fort Knox, yet Alexander went in and out like it was his own place. Vivian Grant sat on the couch with her eyes closed, resting a bit before finally standing up and heading off to say goodbye to Samuel Drake. “You're heading back home?” Samuel actually looked a little surprised. He figured that after Vivian saw Gregory Knight and Rose Quinn, she’d realize saving them was impossible and would have no choice but to agree to his terms. Even if she had to fake a marriage with Alexander just to save them, he thought she’d go for it. But instead of backing down, she suddenly said she was leaving. “Yeah.” Vivian pressed her palm gently. “I need to talk things over with my brothers and my boyfriend before making a final call.” Samuel studied her face for a moment like he was sizing her up. Vivian stayed silent, just waiting calmly for his answer. Being in a foreign country lik