Chapter 4

When those dazzling eyes cast an admiring gaze upon you, falling head over heels is but a moment's work.

From 21 to 30, Vivienne changed in many ways, but the one constant was her love for Jasper.

But what truly remains constant? The only unchanging thing in this world is change itself.

The tablet screen flickered on and off, finally running out of battery, but the information I had browsed seemed etched into my mind.

Hugging my knees, I gazed out at the sea of city lights, realizing that none of those beacons had ever truly belonged to me.

If that's the case, then there's no need for Jasper and Cora either.

I submitted my resignation to the company and simultaneously contacted a lawyer to handle the divorce proceedings.

I handed Langdon the paternity test results for Caelan, Jasper, and Cora, along with Melody's death certificate.

He flipped through the documents, his tone solemn.

"Miss Winters, rest assured, besides fighting for a larger share in the property division, we can also claim compensation for divorce damages."

As our meeting concluded, I shook his hand and said, "I'll leave this matter in your capable hands, Langdon. Thank you so much."

His previously all-business face broke into a meaningful smile.I stepped into the coffee shop feeling a bit puzzled, when Langdon suddenly greeted someone nearby.

Following his gaze, I spotted Kael standing under a streetlight, wearing a light gray coat.

Six years had passed, and his demeanor had grown even more composed, though his features remained as handsome as ever.

The warm yellow light illuminated him as he smiled at me, "Vivienne, long time no see."

Langdon bid me farewell, giving Kael a meaningful look before he left.

I suddenly understood. The renowned divorce lawyer's self-recommendation was actually an introduction from an acquaintance.

Lost in thought, I didn't notice Kael had already walked up to me.

"Here." He tossed me a glass bottle of milk, which I caught instinctively, my fingers caressing the warm surface.

"You dare to drink coffee when you can't sleep? Those dark circles under your eyes are getting hard to hide."

"Get in the car. I'll drive you home."

After getting into Kael's passenger seat, we spoke almost simultaneously.

"Kael, shall we collaborate?"

"We can work together."

The weight on my heart lifted slightly.

The phone rang abruptly. It was Cort, Jasper's childhood friend.

"Sis-in-law, we're at Club One.""Brother's drunk and causing a scene, demanding you come pick him up," Cort's voice sounded cautious, a far cry from his usual tone when covering for Jasper countless times before.

"Alright, I'll be right there."

After I hung up, Kael raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"Driver, could you take me to Bar No. 1, please?" I joked while pulling up the navigation on my phone. ETA: 25 minutes.

That should do it.

I sent messages to my media contacts and Cora separately.

The show's about to begin – how could the other sister-in-law miss it?

I rested my hand on the window sill, letting the cool night breeze slip through my fingers. For the first time in ages, a smile played on my lips.

Cora had already arrived. My, she was eager.

After confirming that all the cameras were hidden in the darkness of night, I finally unbuckled my seatbelt and prepared to get out.

As I was about to exit the car, Kael's voice came from behind.

"Does the damsel in distress need a prince charming to swoop in and save her?"

I slammed the car door shut. "Just be ready to pop the champagne in celebration. Oh, and you're footing the bill for the bubbly."

As I made my entrance, Jasper was being half-dragged, half-pulled by Cora towards her Maserati Ghibli.