Chapter 448

As soon as Emma Lane got upstairs, she reached out and gently tugged at Vivian Grant's sleeve. "Vivian, can you help me find a guest room? I just need a quick break before heading back down." She wasn’t about to go into Vivian’s room—that would be awkward. After all, Vivian was clearly sharing a room with Alexander Brooks during her stay at the Brooks residence. It wouldn’t be appropriate for anyone else to walk in there. Honestly, Emma just couldn’t find a better excuse to slip away earlier in the living room. "Let’s go to the study then," Vivian suggested. "We can chill, have some juice, and chat a bit." "Sure," Emma agreed. Vivian led Emma into the study. After walking in and sitting on the couch, Emma watched as Vivian shut the door behind them. "Emma, just call me Vivian. That’s what everyone else calls me," she said while reaching for a glass. "Isn’t 'Vivi' cuter, though?" Emma asked casually. Vivian just smiled and started pouring juice into the glasses. Emma caught on right awa