Chapter 303

Mr. Cooper thought his wife had just played the bad cop, so he could come in and smooth things over, play the good guy, and a girl like Vivian, not even twenty, would give him some face. Turns out, Vivian wasn’t following his script at all. "That’s not really a fair thing to say, Mr. Cooper. We’re all in business here, bound to run into each other often. And our families have always gotten along well. Isn’t it a bit harsh to push so hard?” Mr. Cooper’s face darkened as he spoke. Vivian paused, looking thoughtful. There was no reason for the Coopers to suddenly show up and apologize—especially with that fake, high-and-mighty attitude. Unless... She smiled slightly. “I get your point, Mr. Cooper. But what’s it got to do with me, though? I’m not the one giving your family a hard time. Think maybe you’re barking up the wrong tree here?” Mrs. Cooper sneered. “Cut the act! If you hadn’t whispered in his ear, why would Alex Brooks suddenly turn on our family?” Vivian was now certain she was r