Chapter 172

Mrs. Brooks paused, her fingers still wrapped around her teacup. "Well, look who's in such a rush to come knocking already," she said with a small smile, glancing sideways at her husband. "She came alone?" Mr. Brooks asked. The butler nodded. "Yes, sir. Just her." Mr. Brooks's expression darkened a little. He hoped she was a decent girl and that his son could be happy. But what kind of decent girl would show up at a rich family's estate all by herself to meet her supposed future in-laws? Or did she already decide that half the shares of the Brooks Corporation were more tempting than staying with his son? "Let her in," Mrs. Brooks said calmly, setting down her cup. "Yes, ma'am." The butler quickly brought Vivian inside. Vivian hadn’t expected Alexander’s parents to be at the old house. From what she knew, the couple rarely came here — usually, only Grandpa Brooks and Sophia stayed here. Because of what happened six years ago, Grandpa Brooks couldn’t stand his son or daughter-in-law. Lik