Chapter 9

"When the jasmine blooms, I'll bring you home as my wife."

Tears silently rolled down the woman's cheeks as her hoarse voice carried on the gentle breeze.

"I'm sorry, Everett. I was wrong."

Vivienne dialed her assistant's number. "Book me the earliest flight to New York City."

After being turned away by the Everhart family's butler for the tenth time, Vivienne, who had barely eaten or drunk for nearly a week, reached her physical limit and collapsed in front of the Everhart family mansion.

I watched the woman lying on the ground from a distance, my eyes as calm as still water.

"Take her to the hospital."

When Vivienne opened her eyes again, a stark white ceiling came into view. As she sat up, she met my cold gaze.

"Everett! You finally agreed to see me. Your eyes..."

I looked down at her with disdain. "Disappointed to see I've regained my sight?"

Vivienne lowered her head, her voice low and filled with anguish.