FULL NOVELXO Chapter 291-300
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In front of Richard she could not show any discontent. She put on a forced smile and said, “I must have been mistaken. Vivienne’s medical skills are indeed beyond common reach
Even she would have to weigh her options about whether she could complete this operation
“Of course Richard snorted as he cast a sidelong glance at her ‘Don’t you see how excellent our Vivienne is? There’s nothing she can’t do!”
She was the youngest to ever top the college entrance test, a dual PhD holder, a master in fragrance creation, a design genius, and a medical prodigy Calista felt blinded by the numerous accolades Vivienne had
Calistas envy was so intense that she could barely maintain her smile. She was struggling to suppress her anger. “Since Vivienne is so capable, why not join me at the medical conference at the end of the month?”
Why did Vivienne have to excel at everything and gamer all the praise and honors?
She was determined to not let Vivienne have her way.
Medicine was her field, and she had the backing of her prestigious family background, something Vivienne could never compete with
Moreover, she had published numerous medical papers and had established a name for herself in the industry, yet she had never heard of Vivienne
If Richard’s surgery was successful, it was all thanks to Vivienne’s luck. Once research projects were involved, Calista was confident that she could secure a resounding victory
“I won’t go “Vivienne replied, showing no emotion.
“You don’t have to be polite with me” Calista thought she was feigning refusal, so she warmly tried to persuade her. “This conference has a high threshold not everyone can participate For Mr Ellington’s sake, I can secure a slot for you, Vivienne
“Is that so?” Vivienne lightly nodded, showing an indifferent reaction. “It’s a shame I’m not interested”
Did she think she would care about a medical conference? Such an opportunity might be precious to Calista, but to her, it wasn’t a big deal.
“That’s night Vivienne isn’t interested, and neither are we Richard unconditionally sided with Vivienne “Calista, don’t waste your time here. You’d better focus on your project and not delay the progress”
“And you two “Richard’s tone shifted. He turned to Ryan and Cathy, who had been silent all this time. “Stop picking on Vivienne! As long as I’m alive for one more day, I won’t let you bully Viviennel”
“Dad” Cathy protested “We’re just worried about your health, in case.
Richard didn’t let her finish. “There’s no in case With Vivienne here, my health won’t be an issue. If you have a problem with Vivienne, then you have a problem with me! If you want me to throw you out of the house, feel free to target Vivienne
Having been addressed so bluntly by Richard, Ryan and Cathy had nothing to say.
Fearing that he would be kicked out if he said anything more, Ryan quickly left, dragging Cathy with him.
Calista couldn’t believe that Richard trusted Vivienne this much, but the facts were in front of her, and she had to accept it
“Calista” Richard lifted his eyes to look at her before closing them again. “You’re not welcome here. Please leave
Calista was always well received, especially among elders
Now that Richard was treating her this way, she couldn’t help but feel a bit miffed
“Well then, Richard, I leave you to rest” Calista suppressed her anger and spoke in a calm tone. “I’ll come to see you another day”
She couldn’t show weakness in front of Vivienne. She couldn’t let her see the jealousy that was itching away at her confidence.
However she didn’t realize that Richard and Vivienne didn’t think much of her. They felt that even one extra glance at her was a waste of time. They even cared less about her feelings
Calista left the room in a daze and ran into Percival, who was returning
Percivals face darkened Why was she still here?
Running into Percival, whom she adored lit a spark of hope in her eyes.
She believed that no one in her age group could compare to her in medicine. As long as she had the research project, he would definitely pay attention to her
There has been significant progress in the project you gave me recently. When will you come to the lab to see the results?”
“Okay” Percival replied coldy Ill send someone to check
His mentor’s unfinished research was a regret in Percival’s heart. He hoped to complete this project for her, but he didn’t want to have too much contact with
His sweetheam had marked her territory He naturally disliked anyone Vivienne wasn’t fond of and wouldn’t treat them nicely either.
He said he would send someone to check instead of going himself, which disappointed Calista
But you personally handed this project over to me She said feeling discontented ‘Others won’t understand its importance
had appointed her as the person in charge surply because he valued her atalities and intelligence
Calista felt that she must have had a special place in his heart that was incomparable to anyone else
Only the knew what he wanted and understood the profound meaning behind this research
Percival’s cold gaze slowly swept over her face Dont make me repeat myself
His gaze made Calista feel as if she had fallen into an abyss. She saw indifference alienation, and an unreachable distance in his eyes
understand She had no choice but to agree pick up her handbag and leave
When Percival returned to the room. Videnne had already lulled the old man back to sleep
Upon seeing Percival walk in she glanced up at him. then averted her gaze
His deat Vivance seemed to be upset but he couldn’t tell what was bothering her
Vinente Fercial idied up to her pulling her into a comforting embrace What’s the matter?”
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Vivienne wasn’t one for beating around the bush. She asked him outright. “Did you give my mother’s research to Calista?”
She had heard rumors but couldn’t confirm them. Although a simple investigation would reveal the truth, she wanted to hear it from Percival himself
“Yes Percival admitted, noticing her displeasure if it upsets you. I can take the project back.”
The reason he had chosen Calista in the first place was merely because she was a young member of the Pendleton clan who had a decent background in medicine
If his Vivienne was upset over this, he wouldn’t hesitate to drop Calista
“It’s fine” Vivienne leaned into Percival’s embrace feeling his warmth envelope her “Let her continue with the research
Vivienne had long since completed her mother’s work and had even expanded upon it
Whatever results Calista might produce would be irrelevant to her. She was already miles ahead
Percival bent down to kiss her forehead “Whatever you say goes” He said with a tone full of tenderness.
Just as the two were enjoying their rare moment of solitude, the hospital room door was abruptly pushed open.
Her eight disciples, all but Leopold marched in. After seeing Vivienne nestled in Percival’s arms, they became livid. Their faces turned a deep shade of red, they were practically foaming at the mouth
“What do you think you’re doing? Release Vivienne immediately
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Jerry and other seven disciples stood at the door, gaping at the scene before them as their temper fared to the point of explosion
That bloody scoundrell
He dared to take advantage of Viviennel
Did he think they were pushovers:
기
Percivals eyes flickered slightly His long fingers were still draped over Vivienne’s shoulder as he leaned back in his chair with a lazy air. Didn’t your parents teach you to knock before entering someone else’s room”
His eyebrows lifted slowly as a cold chill emanated from his eyes. Or did they fail to teach you not to disturb a resting patient?
Old man Richard must have been exhausted. He was in a deep sleep
If these men disturbed his rest. Percival would give them a lesson they wouldn’t forget
The eight men froze
They had just arrived and upon seeing Percival kiss Vivienne as soon as they stepped through the door, they lost control of their anger, and their voices involuntarily grew
louder
They felt somewhat quilty for disturbing Richard’s rest
But after noticing that Percival’s hand was still on Vivienne, any semblance of quilt evaporated
Remove your hand from Vivienne Daniel threatened him as his fists clenched and cracking knuckle sounds echoed in the room. He squinted radiating a looming danger
He hadn’t thrown a punch in years, and he didn’t mind practicing on Percival
The others were also ready to jump in their anger was boiling. Still not letting go? Are you asking for trouble?”
Despite their fury they lowered their voices so as not to disturb Richard.
Percival’s eyes flickered His grip on Viwenne tightened, and his jaw clenched. “What? Was the lerson your fathers gave you last time not enough”
The faces of the eight men changed all at once.
Before they could react, Percival putted out his phone, ready to make a call
Daniel was furious “Percival Are you a man or not? Why are you always running to tattle? if you have the guts, fight me one–on–one! I’ll knock your teeth out?” He growled.
He despised men who laid hands on Vivienne and those who tattled
Percival was both!
Percival’s lips curled up into a smirk, and his tone remained calm and dignified. “Vivienne taught me to be civilized, and I prefer to solve problems in a civilized manner
With that he dialed a number
Larry fell silent
He was such a bastard.
“Wait” Vivienne, who had been quietly watching, suddenly spoke.
Larry, with his chin held high, glared defiantly at Percival
So what if he was engaged to Vivienne?
Her disciples were still her priority
Percival looked aggrieved.
Thave a question” Vivienne said
Larry Vivienne looked up remember you have a special tool for opening safes ”
Larty laughed heartily at this. “Of course Vivienne. Do you need it?”
Vimanne nodded
Then I am someone bring it over night now
Acte finished his call for the special tool Vienne nodded contentedly and turned to Percival. “You can kick then out now
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Richard was still sleeping Vienne had checked him, and he was fine, so she left the hospital with Percival
Thomas was in the hospital, so Leopold had to drive
However, because Percival and Vivienne would stay in the ward for a while, Leopold had some things to deal with and went off
The car was in the parking lot
Vivienne saw the car and opened the door
Percival, who was originally going to the driver’s seat, suddenly changed direction and followed her, ducking into the car
Then he grabbed her hand, asking softly Vivienne, did you enjoy the photos?”
He hadn’t forgotten that Vivienne had been looking at male model pictures till late last night
So he watched Vivienne intently
Vivienne looked him up and down, replying leisurely, “Yes. They were more enticing than you.”
Percival was getting a bit annoyed
He took Viviennes hand and placed it on his chest Im not enticing?”
Percival guided Vivienne’s hand over his body, allowing her to feel the solid muscles under his shirt.
So the saying was true. Thin in clothes, muscular without
Mr Wolf was no less attractive than the naked men in the photos.
He had beautiful pectoral lines and firm abs
The more Vivienne touched, the faster her heart beat. She looked up to meet Percival’s fiery gaze as her ears turned a blinding red.
She wanted to pounce on Mr. Wolf again. What should she do?
To pounce or not to pounce?
Urgent advice was needed
The temperature in the car rose bit by bit, and their distance gradually shortened.
Percival
Just as Vivienne and Percival were about to get intimate, Leopold yanked the car door open. “I wish you’d told me you were out of the ward
He halted mid–sentence as he took in the scene before him, frozen in shock.
What on earth was he seeing
Viviennes hand was resting on Percival’s chest
Percival’s face darkened to an alarming degree as his cold gaze fixed on Leopold “What?”
Leopold snapped back to reality, stammering. ‘Nothing nothing go on, go on!”
He was just wrapping up some errands. He called Percival to check if they were ready to leave when he was done.
But when Percival didnt answer, he headed to Richard’s room, only to find out they had already left.
So here he was at the parking lot noticing the silhouette in the car From outside, he could see there was someone inside but couldn’t make out what they were doing. So without a second thought, he opened the door
Who would we thought that in broad daylight Percival and Vivienne would be involved in such an act, right inside the car?
Percival sure didn’t regard him as an outsider. Didn’t he know Leopold was one of Vivienne’s sworn disciples”
He had sworn to protect her from any mans touch He wanted to fulfill his vow of crippling any man who dared lay a finger on Vivienne right now!
But damn it, he couldn’t!
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Got nothing better to do? Percival raised an eyebrow. His voice was colder than his expression as he calmly asked, “Wasn’t your last bout of training enough for you?”
Leopold fell silent
A grave resentment washed over his face “Percivall Be human for once!
Last time’s intense training session almost skinned him alive. He didn’t know how he managed to crawl out of that hellish place
“What did you say? Percival looked at him as a twinkle of amusement flashed in his eyes
He was not human?
Excellent!
Leopold’s knees immediately buckled. He almost fell to the ground. “I was wrong! I helped you drive away the disciples last time Even though they’re still bothering you, I did put in the effort!
Percival gave him a look and he immediately scampered off
Im going! Im going right now” Leopold yelled
After Leopold closed the car door and dashed off, the car’s ambiance lost its charm.
Vivienne leaned back in her seat, changing the subject found surveillance cameras and a peculiar safe in Scott’s study
Percival furrowed his brows. “Do you think there’s something related to your mother in that safe?
There are too many cameras around it. If it’s not important, he wouldn’t be so cautious Vivienne’s intuition told her that Scott was hiding something
Percival remained silent for a moment “Do you need my help?‘ He offered after a long pause.
Vienne shook her head. ‘No, I can handle it myself. Your involvement might arouse his suspicion
If Scott was more complex than he appeared, any disturbance could alert him.
There was a high chance that her intrusion into Scott’s room had already been noticed
“Alright.” Percival didn’t probe further “Let me know if you need help.”
He would do anything for Vivienne
But his young lady was always so independent. It seemed like she never needed him.
All he had to do was silently support her from behind.
“Okay” Vivienne agreed “Take me home”
Percival nodded opened the car doot, and moved to the driver’s seat.
He glanced at Leopold who was sulking not far away A smirk appeared at the comer of his mouth as he fired up the engine.
“Hey Percival” Leopold looked up just in time to see Percival drive away.
He tried to catch up, but the car was too fast. His two legs couldn’t outrun four wheels
In no time. Percival’s car had disappeared from sight
“Darn it” Leopold muttered, “What kind of man holds grudges like a woman?
As the finished his complaint his phone buzzed.
It was a call from Percival
He picked up and before he could speak. Percival’s voice came through “Did you just curse me?
Leopold shivered. He quickly scanned his surroundings and whispemd. “Where are you, Percival?*
Tm above you Percivals worce was unusually slow and steady
Leopold looked up but saw nothing
Could there be a ghost?
Percival stop messing around Leopold looked like he was about to cry
I suggest you eat more garlic to ward off evil spirits Percival continued in his languid tone, sounding like a ghostly whisper in the dead of the night.
Leopold was dumbfounded
A burning rage was welling up in his chest
Did Percival take him for a foot?
instead of learning something useful, he was mimicking Vivienne’s spooky act?!
Leopold angrily hung up the phone and left the parking lot
But when he reached the hospital entrance a motorbike came straight at him. He managed t odge at the last iniment, but was still chuped by the hive and fell to the ground
Damit Leopold cursed. That was dangerous?
Thankfully be reacted quickly and wasn’t seriously hurt
So, he quickly got up and headed to a small restauart across the hospital
He pulled out a few banknotes and said wandy Bors fit buy all your garie. How much do you have?
The restaurant owner looked at lam as if he were crazy
This mai
restaurant, for heaven’s sake!
Sure people liked to eat garlic with their meal, but nobody wanted to buy all the garlic
“What are you waiting for? You think the money isn’t enough) Leopold frowned
“No, no The owner glanced at the money on the table. There seemed to be a hundred dollars on the table. Who would say no to money?
So he went to get the garlic
Leopold grabbed the garlic and started eating it right away.
The people in the restaurant all stared at him in disbeliel
After eating about ten closes Leopold couldn’t take it anymore and stopped
During his taxi ride home, he kept farting due to the garlic, releasing a near toxic level of gas that almost suffocated the driver
A few days later Vivienne was at home reading a magazine when Mila and Calista arrived with gifts.
They claimed to be visiting Baron, but upon seeing the relaxed Vivienne on the sofa, they froze
So Viviennes home too”
Mila changed her haughty demeanor and sat next to Vivienne with a warm smile brought some fresh crabs, which were air flown from Mairie Would you like the maid to steam some for you?
After being snubbed by Scott last time, Mila realized she couldn’t keep on like this.
Nowadays, the whole Brooks family, both Baron and Scott, treat the newly found Vivienne like a precious gem
If the ever wished to become the matriarch of the Brooks family, Mila knew she had to earn Vivienne’s approval.
Vivienne flicked through a magazine not sparing Mila a glance I don’t think so.”
Mia felt a sting of embarrassment Her warm friendliness was met with cold indifference. Still, she managed to squeeze out a smile. Vivienne, dear, we had some misunderstandings before, but that’s all water under the bridge Tve moved past it, and you shouldn’t feel guilty”
“Gulity Vivienne finally raised her eyes. Her icy gaze became even colder as she looked at Mila
Do you not remember when you caused such a scene at my mother’s concert opening? It was quite an ugly spectacle Calista threw a mocking glance at Vivienne
With Baron Scott, and even Percival absent, she didn’t feel the need to put on an act
Vivienne was actually a bit taken aba
These two idiots were still harping on about something that happened ages ago?
Vienne gave them a disinterested glance. Her expression remained unchanged as she said, “Why would I waste my memories on such a second–rate performance
Mila’s face darkened Vivienne, I may not be your favorite person, but I am your elder. I came here bearing fresh crab to visit you. The least you could do is show some courtesy instead of sitting there looking like you’ve swallowed a lemon.”
Just because Scott has a soft spot for you doesn’t mean you can throw your weight around” Mila’s anger bubbled up isn’t that just a disgrace to the Brook
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No sooner had Mila spoken than Baron and Scott descended from the stairs.
The old man wore a scowl, sweeping his gaze over Mila and Calista in the living room. The children of the Brooks family don’t need your lectures!”
“Baron, Scott
Their arrival left Mila somewhat flustered. She stood up, saying, “I didn’t mean it that way I just wanted to guide Vivienne on proper etiquette. After all, Vivienne has been on her own for a long time without anyone to guide her. She’s bound to be different from other refined young ladies”
“Nonsensel
Baron snapped and bristled in fury “What do you mean no one quided her?! Our Vivienne is of good character. She is as excellent as they come, she doesn’t need you pointing fingers!”
Baron’s strong demeanor silenced Mila Scott’s face also showed a trace of coldness “Mrs Clark, my daughter doesn’t need your guidance”
“Scott” Mila anxiously tried to defend herself. ” didn’t mean it that way I was just trying to help.”
“Scott, my mother is just concerned about Vivienne Calista also came to her aid. “We want to resolve past misunderstandings, and I hope to become friends with
Vienne.”
“I don’t need friends “Vivienne tossed her magazine onto the table as she stood up. “And I don’t need your concern.”
Did they really think she couldn’t see through their intentions?
Mila was aspiring to be the matriarch of the Brooks family? Hal
As long as she was still trying to find out whether Scott was involved in her mother’s death, she would remain his daughter, so Mila could only dream about becoming her
stepmother
“Vivienne” in the presence of Baron and Scott, Calista’s attitude shifted “Regardless of what you think, you should respect others”
“We visited out of respect for Mr. Brooks Surely, you understand basic hospitality?”
Vivienne lifted her chin and looked down at her. “You consider yourself a guest?”
Vivienne ascended the stairs after dismissing them with her cold remark, leaving Mila and Calista standing there in frustrated fury
“Vivienne doesn’t enjoy company” Baron glanced at them, adding “If you don’t respect Vivienne, you will never be welcome here again.”
“Scott, Mila wanted to explain to Scott, but he didn’t spare her a glance.
“I don’t want to hear it Go home”
Mila’s and Calista’s arrival didn’t affect Vivienne’s mood.
As soon as she returned to her room, her phone rang
After picking it up, she heard a respectful voice from the other end “This is Professor Madison. I apologize for the interruption, but I was wondering if you might be free at the end of the month”
Professor Madison was a highly respected figure in the medical field and had helped Vivienne with her studies in the past.
“What is in Vivienne sat on the edge of her bed playing with a special tool she’d acquired from a junior disciple. Larry
“There’s a medical conference at the end of the month Even though Madison was a respected figure in his sixties, he still showed the utmost respect to Vivienne. 7 was hoping to invite you to attend on behalf of our institute
Vivienne wasn’t interested in such conferences, but considering Madison had helped her and remembering that Calista had mentioned it, she found herself intrigued
Her silence made Madison think she was refusing, so he anxiously spoke up again. “Vivienne, your achievements in medicine are unmatched. For my sake, even half an hour of your time would be appreciated, and i can accommodate any requests you have”
He had called her several times before, only to be refused each time. He felt he had to convince Vivienne to attend somehow
Vivienne considered it briefly, then agreed “Fine Send me the details”
Upon hearing her agreement Professor Madison breathed a sigh of relief “Excellent! I’ll share this good news with everyone night away”
After hanging up Vivienne turned her attention back to the tool on her desk
She needed to find a chance to revisit Scott’s study so she could open that safe and see what secrets it held.
Half an hour later
Vienne was about to head to the kitchen to get a jar so she could continue her experiments on an antidote
Just as she opened the door she heard a mumbling sound coming from the next room indicating some commotion
She tiptoed to the door and saw Carl squatting inside learing into a loaf of bread and feeding a dirty little kitten
“Dont blame me for not getting you cat food” Cari rambled on seertingly unaware of Viviennes presence. “Blame Vivienne. If it wererit für her million would be in such a state?
Every time he thought about it he felt a rush of anger
Vivienne had deliberately butted hum sading firți into increasing his bed so he could bad higher and aufiat he wäi store for 1, mutton
Every timur Fix thought about that stone, Carl gritted tes teeth
Hed
punued Vizienzie was a smalltown go playing at being an ex
He really wanted to teach her a lesson, which was why he kept wising his bid fut in the end, be was the tre who got burną
inks frustration, Carl tom at his bread stuffing it unto his madh
for now you’ll have la maka do Orca win the compertion and earns surnu money thi buy you bedra.
The kitten stuffed at the bread on the floor then turned its head away despondently
Who wo dergly eating this hard bread? Nobody liked stale treat. Even as
stray, it found it hard to swallow
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“You’re quite picky” Carl couldn’t resist giving it a pat on the head. The kitten immediately rubbed itself against his jeans in return
He found this little cat in the bushes near the Brooks Mansion. Its skin was hugging its bones due to starvation, and its body was covered in filth. His heart melted at the sight and he brought it home without a second thought.
However, his purse was as thin as a pancake That broken piece of jade had consumed three years of his pocket money, and he was still in debt.
The only option left for him was to mooch off his family. He barely had money to go out, let alone feed the kitten. “Hey, how about you sneak into Vivienne’s room? She’s got a jackpot from that gemstone auction. She must have something edible in there”
Vivienne who was right at the door raised her eyebrow “Do you think I’m deaf? She thought.
“Meow The kitten mewed at him a couple of times, indicating that it fully agreed with his suggestion
Carl sighed. Nah let’s not We may be poor, but we still have our dignity I will check in the kitchen and see if there’s something we can eat?
With that, he turned to leave but froze when he saw Vivienne standing at the door.
His temper flared up and he stormed over to Vivienne, fuming “What are you doing here? Do you enjoy messing with me?
“You re a pal Ever since the Brooks family took you in, nothing good has happened?
Vivienne glanced at him dismissively “You brought this upon yourself. How is it my fault?”
“How is it not your fault? Carl was short tempered. He was so angry that he almost grabbed Vivienne by her collar. If you hadn’t set that trap. I wouldn’t have thrown all my money in! Even a fool could see that stone wasn’t any good. You deliberately bid against me, making my millions go down the drain!!
In his mind, Vivienne was to blame for everything. He was the victim and had been deceived and manipulated
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“Oh“” Vivienne raised an eyebrow at that comment “Was it so obvious that even a fool could see it?”
“Yes” Carl shot back angrily
Vivienne’s lips curled into a teasing smile “And who might this fool be?”
The fool is your
“Oh right. The fool is you Vivienne’s smile widened.
Fine I’m the fool then so what Carl suddenly realized he had been tricked again. He pointed at her, furning. “You set me up again!
Somehow he kept falling into Vivienne’s traps. He didn’t know where she got her cunning from, but she always made him look foolish.
1 don’t have time for such games” She glanced at the kitten following Carl, then leisurely shifted her gaze elsewhere “Instead of arguing with me, you should take better
care of your cat
With that, she turned and walked towards her room
Carl watched her retreating figure while clenching his fist in frustration. “I don’t need you to tell me that! I’ll take care of my cat just fine, and I’ll make sure it’s well–fed and
plump
With that, he dropped his head in dismay
Taking care of a cat wasn’t cheap, especially the high–quality cat food he wanted to feed it. Where was he supposed to get the money?
His entire family knew about the fortune he had spent on the gemstone. His mother, Cheryl, had already given him a good scolding and certainly wouldn’t give him another
penny
As Carl worned about this, Vivienne returned to her room and began ordering a pile of stuff on her phone.
The next day
Carl didn’t wake up until the sun was high in the sky. The first thing he thought of was his kitten
He rushed to the room where he kept the cat, and as he opened the door, he saw several bags of cat food next to the makeshift bed he had made for the kitten
“What is this?”
Carl picked up a bag of cat food and a can. Both were from high–rated, expensive brands.
Who would be so kind as to buy food for his cat?
He glanced around, then saw a figure disappearing around the comer
Carl quickly followed and saw Vivienne casually turning the corner
Was he seeing things?!
It was Vivienne
Carl slapped himself to make sure he wasn’t dreaming but he still couldn’t believe it was real
No way!
Vivienne wouldn’t help him.
Just yesterday they had been at each other’s throats.
Why would she help him?
She must be sick
Cart shook his head and returned to the cat’s room, trying to put the thought out of his mind
For a while after that, Vienne lived peacefully among the Brooks clan
Besides visiting Richard at the hospital every day she spent her time researching a cure in the Brooks family’s labs
The person who had thed to kill Percival had poisoned himself, and she hadn’t found the herb needed for the antidote yet
Though she could stabilize his condition, she couldn’t guarantee there wouldnt be complications.
So she used the limited ingredients she had to research a cure
Richard had recovered quite a bit after a few days of rest, but he didnt want to go back to the Ellington Estate, so he decided to stay in the hospital
At the end of the month, it was time for the medica esearch conference Vivienne left her house in the afternoon
Professor Madison, who was particulady fond of her, had arranged for someone to pick her up but she didnt want to make a lava, no she stupiy
The participants of the conference were all notable figures in the medical field. All of them had published pape
Vinente however, was low key and not well known, so she wasnt bothered much. She was happy to
start
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Calistas form was laced with mockery
Vivienne didnt even bother looking at her. She was just focused on her phone. Does it concern you?
Vinerne. There are things you even if i don’t say them. Being athe to land this conference is a matte
far medical
She held her head high and spoke with arrogance don’t know how you managed to get in here, but I earned my place with my skills and abilities”
in her eyes, Vivienne, a basic doctor with no medical achievements, must have used her connections to sneak in
They were worlds apart, and no matter how good Vivienne’s medical skills were she would never reach Calista’s level in the field of medicine
1 suggest you keep a low profile Calista laughed arrogantly while looking down at Vivienne in her chair. “Or you’ll be kicked out when they find out you’re not qualified to be
here!”
Vivienne frowned as she continued to play her game. “Are you done?”
Seeing that Vivienne didn’t even spare her a glance, Calista’s face tumed red, and veins began popping out on her neck
She was about to argue with Vivienne when someone recognized her and came over excitedly
“Your Calista, right? I just read your paper Your new theory is incredible”
“Oh my God, you’re William’s daughter, the medical genius. It ́s such an honor to meet you here?
Calista was flattered by all the praise Her back straightened as a great sense of pride washed over her
So what if Vivienne had successfully performed Richards surgery?
Betore her the prodigy from the prominent Pendleton family. Vivienne had no option but to bow in submission and accept being overshadowed
“Easy there folks Calista said, her tone brimming with superiority as she shot a sideways glance at Vivienne Tve made minor strides. It’s nothing that constitutes me being a genius. My research and thesis are the results of hard work and perseverance I appreciate the recognition, and I’m open to your guidance and advice”
Her humble demeanor and dignified manner made the audience elevate her even mom.
Calista is being too modest! The Pendleton family is one of the four grand families in Rivenwood, and you’re the youngest doctor among them ever”
“Absolutely! You’ve published so many papers and won numerous medical awards at just twenty–two Who else in our country could achieve that?”
Not to mention the projects her team had undertaken and the patents they’d applied for, all of which had brought astonishing value to the Pendleton family
Who in the medical field didn’t know Calista, and who wouldn’t want to be acquainted with her?
if it werent for the crowd around her and the necessity to maintain a humble facade, Calista would have had her chin up while strutting about.
Indeed, how could Vivienne possibly compare with her?
Vivienne lacked the capability qualifications, and social standing to even lick Calista’s toes. Vivienne was nowhere near Calista in terms of research and thesis.
At that moment, Professor Madison took the stage to announce the start of the research conference and invited Calista to present her paper
lista is the rising star in the medical field. Let’s have her enlighten us with her latest research findings He announced.
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Calista, upon hearing her name called, turned on her heels and made her way up to the podium with a microphone in hand. With an air of confidence, the scanned the crowd below
I wouldn’t exactly call myself a nsing star She began, shooting a pointed look at Vivienne, who was seated in the corner Tve merely made some minor medical breakthroughs But today, in front of my esteemed colleagues, I’d like to share my thoughts?
She proceeded to share her paper emphasizing her innovative theories
The audience erupted into applause Their praise for her work rang out through the room
The only exception was Vivienne She was engrossed in a game on her phone seemingly oblivious to Calistas speech.
Calista couldn’t help but let out a quiet scoff Raising the microphone, she continued My achievements pale in comparison to our mentors here. But we heard that thei Brooks family’s prodigy Vivienne, recently performed a challenging surgery on Richard Ellington I doubt there’s another person around who could pull off such a feat
Her gaze met Vivienne’s, and from her tone alone, Vivienne could tell that Calista had laid down the gauntlet “Vivienne, with your surgical prowess, you must have profound insights into the medical field. Why not share some of your experiences with us? Enlighten us, perhaps?
Calota had shifted all attention to Vivienne
“Did Vivenne really perform that surgery on Richard? Am I hearing this right?
I’ve never heard of any thesis by her How could she perform such a complex procedure? Are they just trying to brag?”
“Did Calista get it wrong? Vivienne’s only nineteen. How could she have the skills to perform surgery? I bet she can’t even hold a scalpel without shaking”
Vivienne slowly lifted her gaze
She couldn’t hold a scalpel without shaking?
A smink played on her lips as she looked up at Calista on the stage.
She hadn’t planned to get involved, but since Calista seemed eager to be put down, she’d comply
She was very good at setting things straight
She pocketed her phone as a playful smile spread across her face as she walked up to the stage. “Richard’s operation wasn’t all that complicated. If you want to hear about
it i dont mind sharing
Calista watched as Vivienne sauntered up to her. There was not a hint of panic in her expression.
Her heart was pounding in her chest.
What was going on?
How was the not scared?
She had searched Vivienne’s name online. The girl had never even published a paper, let alone made any significant research contributions
Relieved Calista smiled at Vivienne In that case, Vivienne, please do enlighten us.”
Vivienne began to speak about the surgery Her words flowed effortlessly as she spoke with the elegance of a seasoned medical veteran. “Richard’s injury was near tra heart, and he had an underlying condition. An intervention at one point affected the whole system..”
Ás Vivienne spoke, Calistas expression grew increasingly grim
What on earth was happening?
Viernes knowledge was shocking. Even PhDs in the field would struggle to keep up
The proposed a theory on DNA replication. By replicating DNA through specific methods, many complex problems can be solved”
Vienne strugged nonchalantly. This technology has already been realized and will soon be implemented in hospitals for practical use”
Her casual remark sent shock waves through the audience
This technique has been realized” isnt this another milestone in medical history?”
“What’s going on?” DNA replication technology is she the legendary Eunice of the medical world?”
11 believe in aeeing her in person. Am I dreaming?
Calista stood dumbfounded She was too shocked to speak
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When Eunice published her papers, Vivienne was just a few years old. We can’t take such a joke lightly. Perhaps Vivienne could clarify this for us
Vivienne crossed her arms and stood amid the crowd as she cast an icy stare at Calista.
Eunice was a name her mother had once used, under which she had published many medical patents She had used this name to publish her papers, partly to honor her mother and partly because she preferred to stay out of the limelight so she could avoid unnecessary attention.
She never felt the need to clarify or explain anything to anyone.
Upon witnessing the scene, Professor Madison countered sternly Vivienne’s abilities are beyond question. She completed her thesis without a shred of help and even supported my experimental process Why would such a talent need to cheat?”
As he spoke he displayed Vivienne’s thesis and her awards on the screen for everyone to see
In the field of medicine, Professor Madison was a revered and respected veteran, his words naturally packed a punch
Especially when it came to Vivienne’s achievements. Each one was a masterpiece in the industry, a feat no one could match
Who could possibly help her cheat?
Indeed Eunice’s capabilities are clear for all to see The crowd began to lean in Vivienne’s favor, speaking up for her “if Calista doesn’t believe it, maybe she should reflect on herself Why can’t she produce such research results”
Treckon some people are just green with envy and just want to question Eunice’s paper. They don’t even consider their own weight before criticizing Eunice”
“If you can’t keep up, then shut up! Stop prattling about and annoying everyone!
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Calista had always been a source of admiration, but never had she been treated with such blatant disregard.
She was once the rising star of the medical field, but now, compared to Vivienne, she felt like a plain sparrow next to a phoenix, not even worth a single strand of Vivienne’s
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“I didn’t mean it like that, I just Calista tried to defend herself, but Vivienne didn’t give her the chance.
“Didn’t you ask me to share my experience and insights, Calista? Did you not notice that your new theory is flawed after hearing me speak about my paper?
Calista’s eyes widened in shock. Her gaze was fed on Vivienne, as if the wanted to tear her apart limb from limb
Her theory was flawed? What a joke!
Even if Vivienne was the brilliant Eunice, did that give her the right to tarnish her paper?
Her research was recognized by professionals in the field and even won awards immediately after its publication
“Vivienne Professor Madison asked respectfully, “could you specify what’s wrong with Calista’s paper?”
Vivienne answered calmly Her experimental data was affected by the environment. Both temperature and humidity are crucial factors Calista only took into account the temperature during the experiment but overlooked how the recent hot and humid weather could have affected the results”
She looked at Calista, whose face was gradually turning pale, and asked mockingly, “Unless I’m mistaken, the variables you set are also problematic, right?”
Even a non–professional would know that under such circumstances, the experimental results would be inaccurate
She pointed out several issues that none of the professors or researchers present had noticed, immediately earning everyone’s admiration
“No wonder she’s Eunice She spotted the issues at a glance. I could study for another twenty years and still not reach her level
“I’m glad I attended this seminar today, or I would have regretted it.”
Professor Madison also nodded in agreement, then turned to the ashen faced Calista “Calista, there’s always someone better out there. Vivienne is far superior to you. ludicrous for you to doubt her knowledge”
Calista felt like she had lost all her dignity. She wished she could just dig a hole and hide in it forever
She was a renowned doctor
She was the pride of the Pendleton family
But in front of Vivienne, her knowledge and reputation meant nothing. They vanished like snowflakes in the sun.
“Vivienne could I ask you to sit with us for a while?”
“Vivienne, could I trouble you to look at my paper for a few minutes?”
No one paid any attention to Calista anymore. Instead, they were all flocking to Vivienne, hoping to learn from her and get a taste of her knowledge
“Sorry I’m a bit busy right now With that Vivienne turned and left
As she watched Viviennes retreating figure, Calista’s eyes filled with a loathsome hatred
Why could Vivienne easily steal her glory? Even Percival only had eyes for her.
Everyone gave her all their attention and respect without even caring about anyone else. Worse, Vivienne didn’t even care
Calista had never felt so defeated She gritted her teeth as her heart burned and ached with envy and hatred
She would not lose to Vivienne
She would make Vivienne realize that there could only be one legend in the medical field, and only she, Calista, was worthy of Percival
If Vivienne tried to stop her she would kick this stumbling block out of her way and completely destroy her
Before the medical seminar ended, Vivienne left and returned to the Brooks Mansion
fivienne
As soon as she got home, Kala spotted her She was idling in the living room, and once she saw Vivienne, she pulled her into her room.
if you didn’t come back soon I would have died of boredom You have no idea how bored I am.”
Ever since their late right encounter, Kala had treated her as a friend
She was busy with work and was rarely at home, so she took this opportunity to relax.
Unfortunately her mother Cheryl kept a close eye on her and wouldnt let her wander amund Kala was cooped up in the house all day and felt like she was going cra
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Kala had always remembered this incident. Even now, she couldn’t forget that man
If she could meet him again, she would definitely not hesitate to tell him how she felt
Vienne, do you believe in love at first sight? Lost in her memories, Kala asked without thinking
Vivienne paused as her mind flung itself into turmoil. After a few seconds, she finally replied, ‘It depends on the person”
She couldn’t understand why Percival’s face kept popping up in her head. Ever since she found out Percival was Mr. Wolf, they seemed to be getting closer and closer.
She had never trusted someone to this extent before.
The ranty of these feelings left Visienne feeling lost. Her heart fluttered in her chest mom often than she’d like
Kala, however grinned cheekily I believe in love at first sight If I see him again. I’m definitely going to make him mine?”
After announcing her intentions, she sighed dramatically and flopped onto the bed
“But I’m so bored right now I cant stay stuck in this house any longer I need to get out and breathe in some fresh air
As she swung her legs restlessly Kala suddenly perked up, and a feverish excitement appeared in her voice “Hey! There’s a NASCAR race at North Peak today Why don’t we go check it out”
Kala was a bundle of energy She was always at the forefront when there was fun to be had.
Td rather not “Vivienne declined
However Kala wasn’t one to take no for an answer, and she began to nag persistently, pulling out all the stops to get Vivienne to come with her.
Come on! What do you say? This time we’ll do what I want. Next time, we can do what you want. I promise I’ll go along with whatever you have in mind.”
Kala was practically throwing a tantrum at this point
Feeling somewhat helpless, Vivienne finally agreed. “Fine! Let’s go!”
Despite her quirks, Kala was a good friend Besides, it was better than sitting around doing nothing.
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The NASCAR race was scheduled for 9 pm, so they had plenty of time to stroll around the local market near North Peak
“Vivienne, you’ve got to try this!”
Kala was fully decked out. She was wearing a wide–brimmed hat, dark sunglasses, and a mask that covered most of her face
Even though she was practically incognito she made no attempt to blend in. It was almost as if she were begging to be recognized.
Vivienne accepted the skewer that Kala offered as her eyes wandered around their surroundings.
She had only ever felt this peaceful with Percival She couldn’t help but relax
“The NASCAR races at North Peak were held sporadically. We’re pretty lucky this time I heard Hurricane is also participating in this race. It’s going to be exciting!”
Kala casually shared her knowledge while they strolled. “Hurricane is a well known daredevil in the racing world. He’s known for his high speed and dangerous tactics. He tends to stick close to his opponents, and if you’re not careful, he can easily force you to crash.”
Being a big fan of car racing Kala was pretty familiar with the scene
She had watched several of Hurricanes races. Each one was more thrilling than the last, so they never failed to keep her on the edge of her seat
Vivienne responded with indifference
Tm not kidding. You’ll understand once you see it.”
They continued to chat and eat, and as they reached the south end of the market, they bumped into a familiar face.
“Carl
“What are you doing here? Kala asked surprised to see him
Caught off guard, Cari glanced at Vivienne, who was standing next to Kala, and couldn’t help but show his annoyance
Seeing his silence Kala warned him “You should be at home at this hour, not running around. Our mom will have your hide if she finds out!”
“It’s not even nine o’clock yet Carl fired back
Kala noticed the race car next to Carl, and her voice grew louder. “Carl! Are you sneaking around and racing again? You’re asking to be grounded”
Kala stood with her hands on her hips as she looked at her tall, defiant younger brother. She began throwing out threat after threat at him “You must have forgotten how Mom dealt with you last time!”
Their mother, Cheryl was adamantly against Carl racing
She had strictly forbidden him from going near the race track, even going as far as to smash one of his race cars.
At the mention of their mother, Carl’s tone softened. “Sis, I’m sorry. Please don’t tell Mom!”
Carl feared nothing except the wrath of Cheryl and Kala.
might consider not telling her “Kala’s lips curled up into a cunning smile. “Lend me your precious race car, and I might let you off the hook
Kala wasn’t a skilled rider, but she was passionate about the thrill and the challenge.
“No way Carl knew exactly how competent she was and refused immediately. “With your half baked skills, you’ll wreck my car”
He was depending on his vehicle to win tonights race
Although the prize money wouldn’t cover his monthly allowance, he was currently broke and couldn’t afford to be picky.
If he didn’t eam some money soon, he wouldn’t even be able to take care of his cat, let alone himself
“You better weigh your options carefully! Kala wasn’t in a hurry and chuckled. If Mom gets involved, it won’t just be about borrowing your car
Upon seeing her fox nike expression, Carl retorted. Kala, you wouldn’t dare?
He quickly added, less confidently Fine. I’ll give you my monthly allowance Just don’t touch my car that’s my bottom line
Where are you getting an allowance? Don’t forget, you already spent several years worth of funds on that stone piece” Kala asked him suspiciously
Thats none of your business Carl refused to elaborate
Kais wasnt concerned about the millions Making money was easy for her She was a three–time Academy Award winner and she wouldn’t miss a few bucks.
But she was more than willing to play along to have the opportunity to tease her unruly brother
Anght “She nodded with satisfaction, looking like the cat that got the cream Remember to transfer the money to my day 11 sprli all your secrets to Mom‘
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challenge Hurricane, only to be left in the dust. They even crashed into the guardrails. He’s still in the hospital!”
s high hopes for him were everywhere.
Some even placed bets, wagering that Hurricane would claim the trophy just like he had in his previous races
Kala overheard their chatter and couldn’t help but whistle in surprise. She turned to Vivienne and said “Humcane really has high approval ratings. It looks like he’s got this face in the bag”
Vienne arched an eyebrow as the watched the participants prepare at the foot of the hill “Not necessanly He’s pretty average”
She had crossed paths with him on the race track before, but Hurricane hadn’t made much of an impression
Had it not been for Kala and the bystanders constantly mentioning him, she wouldn’t even recall his existence in the racing world
Humicane’s average? Are you pulling my leg?”
Upon hearing this, a nearby Hurricane fan couldnt hold back. He sprang up, feeling utterly outraged as he spoke with thunderous anger in his voice “Hurricane is the racer with the highest win rate this season What would you know, being a woman and all, to even dare to critique Hurricane?”
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Vivienne shot him a cold smirk, but before she could respond, Kala, at her side, already seething with indignation, fired back. “What’s wrong with being a woman?! Can’t women watch NASCAR races now?!
Do you think we’re some kind of joke? Do you think we don’t know anything about car racing?! Do you know why North Peak is a designated race track? Do you know the terrain here and the challenges it poses?
Kala pointed at him as she cursed, she was so close to touching his nose that the man could already feel her anger enveloping him.
“You’re not even worthy of discussing racing with me
Vivienne, standing by her side and hearing her barrage of words, couldn’t help but chuckle
Hmm, she had some fight in her
The fan was left dumbfounded. He was unable to utter a word for a moment, then finally mumbled, ‘Regardless, Hurricane is the best. No one can deny that
Just as he finished speaking a signal was heard from the foot of the mountain.
Everyone looked down, and Kala quickly pulled Vivienne to a good spot, looking for Hurricane among the crowd of racers
Despite everyone wearing helmets and protective gear, those in the circle knew that Hurricane favored a blue racing suit, and the number on it was always nine
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As Kala was intently searching, she suddenly seemed to spot something She yanked Vivienne in disbelief and yelled, “Vivienne, look there isn’t that Car?”
Following her finger Vivienne saw Carl on the track.
He had just put on his helmet and entered his car. He was positioned beside Hurricane, with a few cars in between them
“That little rat Kala stomped her foot in anger, wishing she could rush down the mountain and pull Carl from the car
“Is he out of his mind? Why would he participate in such a dangerous race?!”
It was one thing to race casually, but to actually compete? Did he think he had nine lives?
Since Kala was interested in NASCAR, she naturally understood the dangers of the sport
Although she also raced she was very cautious. She only participated in indoor tracks and never on mountain roads.
She knew Carl was into racing and had been secretly participating in illegal street races. This entire time, she had turned a blind eye, but his audacity seemed to be
escalating
The race was about to start, and all the racers were ready
Kala wanted to intervene but was helpless, forcing herself to watch in agony
At this moment, Carl was also feeling tense
The dim light made the road ahead unclear, and his car was in poor condition. It had many problems before the race.
Despite his best efforts to fix it his lack of money to replace suitable parts was a problem
“Attention, drivers the race is about to start!
The referee stood at a high point and slowly raised his starting pistol
Everyone held their breath and with the sound of the gunshot, the racers shot off like arrows
The entire mountain filled with the roar of the race cars Dozens of them expertly weaved and changed positions, much to the excitement of the crowd.
Carl gritted his teeth as he followed closely behind Hurricane, striving not to let the gap between them widen
To win the race, he had to beat Hurricane if he couldn’t even keep up with the tail end of his car, then he had no chance today
Kala standing at the summit, was a bundle of nerves
Dozens of cars raced at high speed through the mountain, with no one knowing what could happen in the next second
The first half of the track was relatively smooth Hurricane led the pack, while Carl and a few other racers followed him closely, leaving a large number of racers behind.
Good There was still hope
As long as he maintained this pace, he had a chance to overtake Hurricane at the last moment and win a thrilling victory
Just as Carl was quietly rejoicing Humicane suddenly slowed down. He was now almost level with him
Before he could react, Humicate moved his car closer forcing him towards the cliff edge
What is he doing Kata couldn’t believe her eyes
This kind of behavior was clearly not normal racing etiquette
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The fans around her were indifferent. Some were even smirking. “If you join the race, you have to admit when you’re outmatched.”
“Racing is inherently dangerous Hurricane’s actions are understandable. If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen!”
“Exactly‘ Stop your whining! If you can’t take it, go home!
Kala was both angry and anxious. She had no time to argue with these idiots.
Carl who had been struggling up the mountain, couldn’t hold on any longer and suddenly swerved, crashing into a nearby boulder
“Car” Kala shrieked and ran towards the track
The race was forced to pause All the racers stopped their cars while the referee and staff went to check on Carl
Vivienne followed Kala to the middle of the mountain, only to see Carl lying on the ground, clutching his right leg in pain
“Carl! Are you okay?” Kala rushed ower with concern written all over his face.
Vivienne, who was standing behind her, took one glance at him and said, ‘His right leg is broken. Don’t move him?
“How could this happen?”
Kala jerked her hand away in shock. She watched as her younger brother cringed in pain while clutching his right leg. She was a mix of anger and heartache.
“How about it? Can you continue the match?”
The referee approached, examined Carl’s injury and reported the situation to the officials
Upon hearing the news, Kala was beyond infuriated. “He’s broken his freaking leg! And you’re asking if he can continue?”
Carl’s teammates were just as frantic They were sweating bullets. “What are we gonna do? if Carl can’t race, our team will be one man short! If we can’t keep up with the season’s scores, it will senously affect our team!”
“Don’t you guys have any substitutes?!” She snapped back
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Kala absolutely refused to let Carl back on the field, and besides, even if he wanted to, his broken leg wasn’t going to let him
“Where are we going to find a substitute now? Carl’s teammates were as anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof
Carl gritted his teeth 1 can endure it Let me compete
He couldn’t let his team down, and he was still aiming for that prize money.
“Are you trying to get yourself killed?” Kala glared at him and then picked up a helmet from the ground. Fine! I’ll compete for you
“You” Carl, enduring the severe pain, looked up at Kala. “You can’t compete
Kala wasn’t just anyone. If people found out that the Oscar winner was racing cars at North Peak, there would be a media frenzy
Her name would probably top the trending charts for three days, and her endorsements would be affected
“What else can I do if I don’t compete for you? Are you planning to continue with this broken leg?!”
Kala knew she was an average racer. She was just good enough to play around and could barely compete. But against a tough competitor like Hurricane, she would be
crushed
Hurricane stood with his arms crossed and began mocking Carl in a not–so–friendly tone “Are you guys competing or not? If you don’t have a substitute, then get lost. We’re not here to waste our time with you”
“Your” Kala was so angry that her face turned scarlet. She couldn’t believe this was the racer she used to admire
He was treating his opponent’s life like a game and, even worse, was insulting them without a shred of remorse. How could such a person be her idol?
“Til compete with you” The normally quiet Vivienne suddenly spoke up
Kala was taken aback “Vivienne? You.”
She didn’t know much about Vivienne. From what she had seen so far, Vivienne seemed easy to get along with and had a similar temperament to hers
As for the rest, she was completely in the dark.
Most importantly, this was a NASCAR race
How old was Vivienne? Could she even drive?
Kala didn’t think so
But after seeing Vivienne act so confident, she began to doubt her previous assumptions. Could Vivienne really race?
“Don’t worry, leave it to me” Vivienne reassured her, a rare display of her good mood.
If it were anyone else, she wouldn’t bother
But Kala was nice and Carl
Though he was slightly annoying he had adopted a stray cat so his heart couldn’t be completely bad. She could consider this a way of making up for the 12 million dollars she had previously swindled him out of
After heating her say this, Kala for some reason, wanted to believe her
Kala smiled “Ainight Thank you, Vivienne.”
Hurricane looked Vivienne up and down as the laughter from beneath his helmet grew more arrogant
“You? Have you even grown out of your baby teeth yet? You dare to think you can compete with me? Kid, this is a NASCAR race, it’s not child’s play”
Though there were young participants in the race, there had never been a girl who looked under twenty like Vivienne
Hurricane sneered “Can you even race? I bet you can’t even pass the first track, yet you want to compete with me?”
The crowd around them broke into laughter, not believing that Vivienne could substitute for Cart
Find someone else to compete I don’t want people to say we bullied a little girl
“Yeah! Have you even touched a car before girl? Have you raced on any tracks? Do you even know how to accelerate and corner
Vinienne
Kala was also worried Dont be stubborn These guys arent here to compete properly. They’re out for blood
Even though she wasn’t an expert in racing she could tell that it wasn’t just Hurricane who was ruthless. The other competitors were in
If they had ganged up on Carl he wouldn’t have lost so quickly and crashed into the roadside bollard
hoots with him.
“Whats wrong” Vivienne looked at Hurricane with a furrowed brow “Are you scared?
Hurricane was instantly provoked and he immediately scuffed back What a joke! Why would I be scared? Don’t you know
who I am?
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Without any hesitation she removed the decorative parts and reduced the asight as much as possible leaving only the recessary parts.
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solved the protten passed
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Upon seeing her succeed, Hurricane’s face fell, but he still spoke with hostility. “I want to see how long your crappy car can last!”
The race which had been paused for half an hour, finally restarted
Carl was carried to the top of the hill by the staff, waiting for the ambulance to arrive
His fractured leg needed to be fixed with a steel plate to keep it in place. The onsite medical supplies were limited so Vivienne disinfected him, bandaged his leg with a tool nearby, and gave him a couple of shots
Carl also marveled at Vivienne’s skills. He didn’t know what acupuncture point she was targeting, but he felt the pain in his body reduce significantly He could even slightly move his foot now
As they waited for the ambulance to arrive, his attention was irresistibly drawn to the race between Vivienne and Hurricane
“Look here, lass Hurricane smirked as they both returned to the starting line. He watched with a mocking stare as Vivienne effortlessly strapped herself into the car and adjusted her seat with practiced ease
“Racing isn’t a game for little girls like you Don’t expect me to go easy on you just cause you’re a lady. If you break an arm or a leg, that’s on you
Vivienne cast him a cool glance “Do I know you?”
She sat in the car buckling her helmet with a snap, with her chin raised defiantly. “You’re not in my league to talk racing”
Humicane took her retort as mere bravado and entered his car “That’s the spint. Let’s see how long you can keep it up”
The referee took his position, raising the starter’s pistol high in the air.
At the sound of the gunshot, Hurricane took off like a bullet, leaving the others in his dust.