NovelBookChapter 859: On her way back, she felt like a ghost wandering without direction. Cheryl noticed how distant she looked and asked, “What's wrong, sweetie?" "Nothing." "Vivien." Vivien paused in the middle of the living room. The large villa felt cold and hollow.
She looked around and asked, "Mom, if we had a chance to side with the Russell family, but the price was high, would you take it?" "The Russell family?" "Yes." "You mean that Russell family-the one with power and connections?" Cheryl's eyes lit up, a flicker of hope igniting.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Yes." Vivien's heart had been in knots for days. "All they're asking is for us to kill someone. If we do, they'll protect us forever. They'll even make sure there's no criminal record." "Who do they want dead?" Cheryl asked.
Vivien's grip tightened. Her voice cout rough. “Freya." "Why wouldn't we do it?" Cheryl's usual calm cracked. The moment Freya's nwas uttered, old resentment rose to the surface. "If it weren't for that woman, I'd already be Hugh's wife by now. It's because of her that we were kicked out. If someone else will handle the aftermath after we deal with Freya, why should we hesitate?" Vivien's heart shook at her words. She replied, “Killing is a crime. And Freya never actually cafter us first.” Thinking back, Vivien realized that ever since Freya had returned, it had always been them pushing things. She was the one who tried to take Freya's father from her.
She and her mother had hated Freya, blaming her for their misfortunes. But last Christmas, as she stood inside this vast home, staring at the absurd amount in her bank account, a strange guilt began to stir.
Get the latest updates on gVlnovs"Don't you want out of this life? Haven't you always dreamed of a better background?" Cheryl suddenly broke the silence. "And now that it's right in front of you, why aren't you grabbing it?" "Mom..." Vivien felt her conscience slowly falling apart.
"Without a powerful background and connections, you'll end up just like me!" Cheryl's emotions exploded. "I was nothing. Your father hitwhenever he pleased and insultedwhenever he wanted." Vivien froze. She could still recall...
The many times her father had struck her mother cflooding back. Vivien had once sworn she would never end up with someone like him. But could working for a Russell truly bring peace?
"Vivien, I only want what's best for you," Cheryl said, holding her hand holding tightly. "If you can't do it, I will. I'll do anything for you if it means you'll live better."
Vivien felt like she was drowning in n't thoughts. She didn't even know What was right anymore. Swallowing her emotions, she finally said, "Letthink about it." She didn't know whether Norah's promises were genuine.
But one thing had beccrystal clear-unless things were written out ngs were in black and white, spoken promises meant nothing.
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