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Chapter 611
Chapter 611
I put in more effort than Finnick. But why didn’t anyone recognize my efforts? I worked so hard, but
Grandpa decided to hand Norton Corporation to Finnick. Why? Am I that bad?
“It’s because I hate you. As long as you are alive, I’ll always be one step behind you. No one ever paid
attention to me!” Jealousy shone in Mark’s gaze. “When you’re dead, Grandpa and everyone will finally
notice my existence.”
Finnick’s gaze dimmed. “I’ve never thought of getting anything from you. You know that well. I never
wanted to take over Norton Corporation.”
In fact, he didn’t mind even if Mark inherited everything.
After all, Finnick wanted to establish his own business.
Yet, Mark never bothered to believe him and insisted on treating him as a rival.
“I know,” Mark gritted out angrily.
Actually, he knew what Finnick wanted.
That was the very reason he hated Finnick.
Norton Corporation was all he ever wanted, but Finnick never gave a damn about the company. Even
so, Samuel insisted on handing Norton Corporation to him.
“Why didn’t you fight for it?” Mark growled. “Do you know how much I hated your nonchalance? You
never gave a damn about me!”
Finnick was surprised at Mark’s outburst. When he was young, he could sense his brother’s hatred
toward him. There was a period where he felt slightly upset because of that. His friends’ brothers would
play and mess around with them, but as far as he remembered, Mark had never smiled at him. He
used to be bothered by Mark’s actions, but gradually, he got used to it.
Hence, he was shocked by the revelation.
“We have different goals. Why would I fight with you?” Finnick furrowed his brows in confusion.
“Stop pretending. As long as you’re alive, I won’t succeed!” That was the ultimate motive for Mark’s
actions. He wanted his own brother to disappear so he could live for himself and proved that he was
worthy.
Gradually, it became an obsession.
Finnick stood up silently and spun on his heels. They had different opinions and goals, so there was
nothing else he could say. As their fight had gone on for years, it wouldn’t be resolved that easily.
He’s in prison now, so he can’t hurt Vivian anymore. That should suffice.
Perhaps the Nortons are born to be cruel beings.
As he walked out, Mark’s voice rang out behind him. “Finnick, I’ve never regretted my actions. Even if I
get another chance in life, I’ll make the same choice. I hate you! I hate you!”
Finnick strode ahead until he could no longer hear Mark’s yells.
Looking up, he realized the weather was great today. A blue sky dotted with white clouds appeared in
his sight. The sun shone on him directly. The sunlight should feel warm on his skin, but strangely, all he
felt was a chill down his spine.
My brother doesn’t think of me as family.
Meanwhile, the only woman I want to form a family with had left me because of what I did.
Mark watched angrily as Finnick walked out of the visiting room. Finnick could come and go as he
please, but what about me? When can I leave this damned place?
After the prison guard brought him back to his cell, he sat down, utterly disheartened.
What have I gained from the fight? I’ve lost everything. I’m no longer Finnick’s opponent. He’s no
longer the innocent young man who I could control.
When did I start losing?
Perhaps I’ve lost the moment I planned that kidnapping.
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Mark couldn’t help but think about the events of the past. It happened a long time ago, but he
remembered every bit of detail clearly.
As far as he could remember, Samuel had always adored Finnick. The old man would satisfy his every
request as long as it was adequate.
At first, Mark wasn’t bothered as Finnick was the youngest son in the Norton family. His parents were
dead, so it was normal for Samuel to shower him with love. However, as time ticked by, Mark grew
increasingly annoyed by his brother.
Finnick grew up to be an accomplished adult. Hence, Mark felt threatened by his brother.
Thud! Mark’s kick landed on the chair in front of him. Even after venting his frustration, he still felt anger
thrumming through his veins.
It all started at Norton Corporation’s company annual dinner ten years ago. All employees and board
members were there. Samuel brought Finnick to that party. He wasn’t bothered, since Finnick was a
Norton, after all. To his surprise, the old man even introduced Finnick to everyone formally. When Mark
entered the company, Samuel only introduced him to a few board members.
Hence, Mark flew into a fit of rage when he realized his grandfather was telling everyone that Finnick
would be his successor.
He could still remember how infuriated he was. As he thought he was far better than Finnick, he
couldn’t understand why everyone’s attention was on Finnick. Even the employees were all sucking up
to him!
Back then, he got so livid and decided to take action against Finnick. After working his way up to his
current position, he refused to let Finnick take over his position easily.
Before he could come out with a plan, Samuel’s actions shocked him to the core.
After introducing Finnick at the company annual dinner, Samuel started bringing Finnick to various
business meetings. In less than two months, most companies who collaborated with Norton
Corporation frequently got to know of Finnick’s existence.
He knew if this were to go on, he’d lose the fight.
Under such circumstances, he came up with a horrible plan—to kidnap Finnick. If Finnick disappeared
from the face of earth, Mark would be the only successor of Norton Corporation.
The moment this idea planted itself in his head, it refused to budge. In the end, he contacted a bunch of
thugs and hired them to kidnap Finnick.
However, Samuel protected Finnick too well. The kidnappers kept an eye on Finnick for over two
months, but they failed to find a loophole.
Gradually, Mark grew increasingly annoyed and more determined to kill Finnick. After all, Samuel had
never hired bodyguards to protect Mark.
Mark might be determined, but there was no progress at all. No matter how impatient he was, he had
no choice but to wait for a chance.
However, he couldn’t drag on for long. If Finnick discovered someone was after him, he might be
alerted and the plan might be exposed.
Mark was at his wits’ end when a young girl came to him. It was none other than Evelyn Morrison.
As Evelyn was Finnick’s girlfriend, Mark had heard of her. They were madly in love and it was
impossible to not know who she was.
“Mr. Norton, I’m here to partner up with you. Are you interested?” Evelyn was straightforward.
“What is it?” returned Mark, puzzled. Back then, he had no idea why Finnick’s girlfriend would come to
him.
Without hesitation, Evelyn revealed everything. “Recently, Morrison Group ran into some trouble. I
hope you can help us. In return, I’ll help you kidnap and dispose of Finnick so you’ll be the only
successor of Norton Corporation.”
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“What are you talking about?” Mark feigned innocence. Deep down, he was panicking. How did Evelyn
find out about this?
“Mr. Norton, you’ve recently arranged some of your men to tail Finnick, right?” A disdainful smile flitted
across Evelyn’s lips. She didn’t know he’d be such a coward. “I saw them meeting up with you. Mr.
Norton, are you still going to deny everything?”
“When was that?” Mark jolted up at once. As he was careful enough to meet up with those men in
secret, he had no idea someone else would see them.
“Don’t worry, Mr. Norton. I won’t tell anyone about this. But, you have to agree to my condition,”
answered Evelyn. She made her way to the sofa and sat down.
Mark pondered over her words and voiced his doubts. “Aren’t you Finnick’s girlfriend? Why would you
help me get rid of him?”
“For my family, of course. He is nothing compared to my family’s business. I think you understand that
well, Mr. Norton.”
Evelyn’s smile made Mark extremely uncomfortable. Is she mocking me for sacrificing my brother for
the sake of Norton Corporation?
That was what he thought, but he still took Evelyn’s offer into consideration. With her help, he’d be able
to kidnap Finnick easily. Norton Corporation would end up in his clutches if Finnick got out of his way.
Hence, he decided it would be fine to help the Morrison family get past this hurdle.
“What is your plan?” he asked Evelyn.
Immediately, Evelyn let out a smug smile. He has decided to work with me.
After explaining her plan to Mark, Evelyn added, “I have another condition. The ransom from this
kidnapping will be mine. I will pretend to perish in the fire and leave the country with the ransom.”
Mark couldn’t help but be astounded by how ruthless the girl was. He knew how much Finnick adored
her, but she obviously didn’t give a damn about him.
However, their relationship had nothing to do with him. As long as Evelyn was on his side, she could be
as ruthless as she wanted.
“No problem. But you have to promise me not to return to the country ever again.” The ransom meant
nothing to Mark. All he cared for was the plan to be a perfect one.
“Deal!” Evelyn agreed. That was within her plan, anyway. She had no plan to come back here.
With Evelyn’s help, Finnick’s kidnapping went on smoothly. However, he escaped in the end.
Mark was delighted as he had achieved his goal. Finnick was a cripple and no longer posed a threat to
Mark.
As the vivid memories flashed across his mind, his face contorted with anger. Never in his wildest
dreams did he expect Finnick was only pretending to be a cripple and that he himself would end up in
jail.
After calming down, fear rose in his heart. At the thought of how young Evelyn acted so ruthlessly back
then, he shuddered.
It had been years since we last met, so I believe her wickedness is greater now than ever before.
Fabian is no match for her.
At that thought, Mark vowed to bury the secret deep down forever. After all, nothing was more
important than his son’s life.
Finnick returned to his company. To his surprise, Samuel was waiting for him in his office.
“Grandpa, why are you here?” he greeted the old man politely.
Simmering with anger, Samuel demanded, “What a stupid question? How could you expose your
brother’s wrongdoings and send him to jail? No matter what, he is still your brother!”
Samuel had just found out that Finnick was the one who reported Mark’s bribery to the authorities. He
knew both siblings were at odds, but it beggared belief how things could have gotten this bad.
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Mark was sent to prison after the fake product scandal blew up. Even after his release years later, his
career would be in ruins.
They were both his grandsons. Samuel was fonder of Finnick, but he still cared for Mark. Otherwise, he
wouldn’t have allowed the latter to run Norton Corporation for years.
My brother? Finnick sneered inwardly. If Mark thinks of me as a brother, we wouldn’t be this estranged.
He has pushed me into a corner!
“Grandpa, I told you how Mark kidnapped Vivian back then, right?” Pain appeared in Finnick’s gaze.
That incident was etched in his heart.
Oh, it’s because of that. Samuel’s anger faded away as he said solemnly, “I know it was Mark’s fault.
But it happened a long time ago. It’s useless to pursue the matter now. You can’t—”
“Grandpa, Vivian wasn’t raped back then,” Finnick interrupted his grandfather in a low voice.
Taken aback, Samuel blurted out, “Isn’t that a good thing? Vivian was spared after all. Why did you…”
He trailed off suddenly as a thought occurred to him. The baby!
If Vivian wasn’t raped back then, that means she was pregnant with Finnick’s child! But why did Finnick
assume she had been raped?
As the questions swirled around in Samuel’s mind, he gazed at Finnick sternly. “What exactly
happened then? If Vivian hadn’t been raped, why would you have misunderstood the situation?”
Tamping down the bitterness in his heart, Finnick revealed how Evelyn and Mark schemed to kidnap
Vivian. After their plan failed, they paid the doctor to lie, saying Vivian had been raped.
“Seriously?” Samuel struck the ground with his cane furiously. He couldn’t believe that Mark partnered
up with Evelyn to do something this horrible.
After the initial anger, Samuel recalled Vivian’s child. “Then, what about the child Vivian was pregnant
with? Did she give birth to the child?”
Back then, Vivian got a divorce from Finnick and left the country. Samuel thought she wasn’t pregnant
with Finnick’s child, so he didn’t keep an eye on her.
Upon hearing his question, Finnick lowered his head in despair.
If the child was born, perhaps Vivian and I will still be together.
Finnick found out that Vivian’s supposed rape was faked, but he didn’t know how she nearly lost her
child.
It was Evelyn who ordered Noah to do that. She never told anyone about it, including Mark. Hence,
Finnick thought Vivian hated him as he caused her miscarriage.
He had no idea Vivian hated him because she thought he wanted her child dead.
“What happened?” Seeing his reaction, Samuel had a sinking suspicion, but he refused to
acknowledge it and hoped to hear a different answer from Finnick.
It took Finnick a while to reorganize his thoughts. “Back then, I kept persuading Vivian to abort the
baby, but she refused to listen to me. After that, she had a miscarriage.”
Samuel staggered backward at the answer, which was within his expectation. Finnick hastily held his
grandfather and brought him to the sofa.
“What a tragedy! Mark is indeed a beast!” Samuel roared indignantly. The great-grandchild whom he
had been waiting for years was indirectly murdered by Evelyn and Mark.
“Grandpa, please don’t get too upset.” Tears prickled at Finnick’s eyes, but he forced back his sorrow
and comforted Samuel.
“I’ve misunderstood your intentions,” said Samuel. He gazed at Finnick guiltily. “I can understand why
you sent that b*stard to jail. He was utterly ruthless!”.
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Looking into Samuel’s eyes, Finnick announced sternly, “Grandpa, I admit that I reported Mark to the
authorities to avenge Vivian and our child, but I didn’t make it up to frame him.”
He stood up and went to his desk. After retrieving a folder from his drawer, he handed it to Samuel.
“Grandpa, this is a compilation of the crimes Mark has committed all over the years. You can read it. I
didn’t frame him for something he didn’t do.”
Samuel took the folder from him and read it carefully.
He was quivering with anger by the time he reached the last page. Forced demolition, selling
counterfeit medicine, and using harmful food additives were among some crimes Mark had committed
over the years behind Samuel’s back.
“Well, he deserves to be locked up in jail. I hope he can learn his lesson there,” said Samuel dolefully.
As the saying goes, “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” As both his grandsons lost their parents at a young
age, it was his fault that Mark did all those terrible things.
Samuel gazed at Finnick. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have lost my temper before getting to know the truth. It
was all my fault.”
“Don’t say that, Grandpa,” answered Finnick hurriedly. “It isn’t your fault. We were too immature and
made you upset.”
Samuel’s lips curled up in a contented smile as the sadness in his gaze faded away. After all, it was no
use crying over spilt milk. At his age, he had seen all kinds of things, so he could remain calm.
“Let’s not talk about that. What will you do now?” queried Samuel. “You know that it was all a
misunderstanding. Why didn’t you beg for Vivian’s forgiveness?”
Anguish glowed in Finnick’s eyes. “I have chosen not to trust her back then. I don’t deserve her.”
If he had trusted her back then, they’d still be together now as a happy family of three. Finnick couldn’t
even forgive himself, so he dared not ask for Vivian’s forgiveness.
After hearing his words, disappointment filled Samuel’s heart.
“How could you think that way? As a man, you should admit your mistake bravely. You need to pursue
Vivian and make it up to her for the rest of your life.”
Oh, really? Finnick wasn’t sure if he could really court Vivian again. Does she still love me?
Samuel spotted the confusion in Finnick’s gaze and sighed inwardly. Both of them suffered greatly in
their relationship, especially Vivian.
Vivian lost her baby because of that misunderstanding. I wonder if she will ever forgive Finnick.
Samuel continued. “Finnick, after all these years, you still can’t forget Vivian. If she’s the one, don’t
dwell on the past. Otherwise, both of you will suffer.”
“Listen to me. You should apologize to her and get her back. She’s still single, so I think she still loves
you.”
Finnick thought of Samuel’s advice again and again silently before realization dawned on him. Indeed,
it was useless to let his imagination run wild here. He’d only find out whether Vivian had forgiven him
after he tried apologizing to her. I have to work on that now to win her back.
Even if she no longer loved him, he decided to try his best to get her back. He didn’t want to have any
regrets.
Hope fluttered in Finnick’s heart as he recalled how Vivian’s gaze was full of emotions when he tried to
explain to her on the cruise ship. Perhaps Grandpa is right. Vivian still loves me.
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The doubts in Finnick’s heart disappeared without a trace. I need to see Vivian right now.
“Grandpa, I got it. I’ll go meet her now.” With that, Finnick spun on his heels and left his office without
waiting for his grandfather’s reply.
Samuel knew he was in a hurry and didn’t mind his hasty exit. Ah, my grandson is madly in love with
Vivian. I hope she will forgive him.
After leaving the company, Finnick drove his car and sped to Vivian’s magazine company.
At the entrance, he ran into someone familiar. If I recall correctly, her name’s Sarah, right? I’ve heard
Vivian mention her name before. They should be on good terms.
“Hello. May I know where Vivian is?” Finnick went to her and asked anxiously.
Sarah knew who Finnick was and she was so shocked. Why is he here? Instinctively, she pointed at
Vivian’s office.
“Thank you!” He thanked her gratefully and dashed to Vivian’s office.
Sarah only regained her composure when Finnick disappeared from her gaze. That was Finnick! Upon
recalling how Finnick dumped Vivian five years ago, fury and regret flashed across her gaze.
That scoundrel! I should’ve kicked him out. Why did I tell him where Vivian’s office is? He appeared out
of a sudden.
At the same time, when everyone else in the magazine company saw Finnick, they burst into an
uproar.
“Are my eyes deceiving me? That was Finnick Norton, right?”
“Why is he here for Ms. Morrison? I thought they had gotten a divorce?”
“Don’t tell me they are getting back together.”
“There was rumor saying Finnick had a lover for the past five years, right? What is going on?”
“Do you think Ms. Morrison still likes him? Will they argue in her office?”
“Ms. Morrison is currently single. So is Finnick. Perhaps they will end up together in the end.”
“Huh? How can you be sure Ms. Morrison is single?”
“Are you blind? If she’s in love, she’ll exude an air of bliss. Does she look blissful now?”
The employee who asked the previous question was stunned. An air of bliss? What the heck?
Finnick came to a stop outside Vivian’s office and knocked on the door hastily. He had heard the other
employees’ discussion, but he couldn’t be bothered. Right now, he had to meet Vivian and beg for her
forgiveness.
“Vivian!” he exclaimed when the door opened. To his surprise, Benedict’s figure appeared behind the
door. Benedict was clearly startled to see Finnick, too.
His expression darkened immediately. “What are you doing here?” he demanded.
“I’m here for Vivian. I need to talk to her,” replied Finnick in determination.
Benedict watched how his sister suffered over the years after what Finnick did to her. Hence, he
refused to let the man come in. “Vivian doesn’t want to—”
Before he could finish, Vivian cut him off. “Ben, let him in.”
As Vivian had spoken, Benedict shifted sideways so Finnick could enter her office. However, his gaze
remained wary.
If Finnick dares to harm Vivian, I’ll definitely make him pay!
Compared to Benedict’s wariness, Vivian seemed calm. She knew Finnick would come to her soon.
After all, he had sent Mark to jail.
Finnick strode to Vivian’s desk and stood in front of her. Finally, he saw the woman he had been
yearning to see for years. Vivian exuded an intimidating presence with the black suit she had on. There
was a stern look on her face.
“Ben, can you leave us alone? I need to talk to him in private,” said Vivian as she glanced at Benedict
with a cheerful grin.
“Vivian…” came Benedict’s hesitant reply.
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Benedict was clearly worried about her, so Vivian flashed a comforting smile. “I’m fine. Please close the
door behind you.”
Under Vivian’s insistence, Benedict agreed. Before leaving, he reminded her. “Call me if you need me.
I’ll be right downstairs.”
When they were both left alone in the office, Vivian finally looked up and spared Finnick an icy glance.
“Why are you here?”
Finnick felt his heart clenched in pain at how indifferent she was to him. She still treats others the same
like before, but we’re practically strangers now.
Finnick snapped back to reality and gazed at Vivian. “Vivian, I’m here to apologize to you. I’m sorry for
having misunderstood you back then.”
Remorse filled his gaze. Vivian must’ve been so upset back then as I didn’t trust her.
As he recalled how he persuaded Vivian to abort the baby again and again, Finnick wanted to punch
himself in the face. When she found out about her miscarriage, she must’ve been heartbroken. That
was why she sent me the divorce agreement and left the country without saying goodbye.
I didn’t know anything, so she went through the ordeal alone. I’ve failed miserably as a husband and a
father!
“What did you misunderstand?” Vivian inquired. It was a question she clearly knew the answer to.
“Mark told me everything. Those men didn’t rape you. I’m really sorry for not trusting you, Vivian. It was
all my fault.” He implored, “Can you please forgive me?” He looked at her with pleading eyes.
Yet, Vivian was unfazed. “Finally, you realized that child you insisted on getting rid of was yours.”
As Larry was alive and well, Vivian didn’t seem to be upset. Finnick, who had no idea of his son’s
existence, was devastated.
“Vivian, I’m sorry. Our child…” he trailed off helplessly. “I’m sorry. It was all my fault.”
Apart from offering his apology, he did not know what else to say.
Reaching out, he tried to take Vivian’s hand, but the latter dodged his touch. Does he think a simple
apology is enough to make up for the past five years’ absence and torment?
Finnick held back his pain and proclaimed, “Vivian, I’ve already looked into it. Mark and Evelyn were
the ones who framed you. I should’ve trusted you back then.”
“Isn’t it pointless to say that now?” Vivian lowered her gaze. So what? We can never return to the past.
Finnick was stunned by her reply. Pointless?
He took a deep breath and told Vivian earnestly, “Vivian, I’ve taught Mark a lesson. After gathering the
evidence about his past crimes, I have handed everything to the authorities. He’s in jail now to atone
for his sins. He’ll be locked up for at least eight years.”
Finnick wasn’t trying to get into Vivian’s good books. “I’ve taken revenge for you and our child,” he
concluded.
As Finnick had sent his brother to jail, Vivian would be lying if she said she wasn’t moved by his
actions. However, there was still another culprit.
“What about Evelyn? I believe Mark told you about her involvement,” uttered Vivian coolly.
“How did you know about that?” Finnick returned in puzzlement. Why did Vivian know that I met up with
Mark?
Vivian responded, “That’s because I was the one who told him to meet up with you.” She paused
before explaining, “I have dirt on him and used that to force him to tell you the truth.”
Oh, I see. Realization dawned on Finnick’s face. No wonder Mark spilled everything to me without
hesitation.
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As Finnick remained silent, Vivian’s lips curled up into a smirk. “What’s wrong? Are you suspecting me
of framing Evelyn again?”
Finnick was rather hurt by her mocking tone, but he couldn’t find any words to refute her.
After all, he had trusted Evelyn’s lies and lost Vivian’s trust. The only thing he could do now was to offer
his most sincere apology.
“Vivian, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have believed Evelyn back then. I promise I’ll never doubt you again from
now on.”
From now on? Do we even have a future? That thought popped up in Vivian’s mind.
“Vivian, Evelyn became a cripple because of me. She has paid dearly for her actions. Let’s just let her
off this time, alright?” cajoled Finnick.
Finnick saw firsthand how Evelyn struggled to survive over the years. She wasn’t even half of what she
used to be. Evelyn used to be a popular designer, but after she lost the ability to walk, her career went
down the drain.
As he was the cause of her disability, Finnick couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. He still hated her for
what she did, but guilt washed over him whenever he remembered how she had gotten into this state.
I’ll think of it as returning her favor this time. From today onward, we both owe each other nothing. But
if she hurts Vivian again, I’ll make sure she pays for her actions.
Alas, Vivian couldn’t read his mind. When she heard him defending Evelyn, anger welled up in her
chest.
Ha! Finnick is still defending Evelyn. Right, I nearly forgot that they were childhood sweethearts. They
have been together for the past five years. The more Vivian thought about it, the angrier she became.
If Finnick doesn’t want to pursue the matter, fine. But I will for all her evil deeds on me and Larry. I must
make her get a taste of her own medicine!
But of course, she didn’t say that out loud. Tamping down her irritation, Vivian put on a cool front. “I
know. You can leave now. I need to get back to work.”
Since Evelyn was more important to Finnick, there was no need to continue their conversation.
Yet, Finnick refused to leave. He inched nearer to Vivian and said, “Vivian, it was all my fault. Will you
forgive me? Can we get back together?”
His gaze was earnest. Will she forgive me?
Get back together? Vivian nearly burst into laughter at his ignorance. Does he seriously think I’ll return
to him that easily? What does Finnick think I am? Am I something he can dump and pick up as he
wishes?
Her gaze was blazing when she looked up.
“You must’ve misunderstood me,” she sneered. “I ordered Mark to tell you the truth, not because I want
to get back together with you. I merely want you to realize your mistake!”
Sensing her blazing hatred, Finnick stepped back in shock. He nearly lost his balance doing so. The
realization struck him dumb. She hates me. She actually hates me now.
Finnick held his breath to stop his heart from clenching in agony.
Before he came, he could imagine Vivian refusing to forgive him or yelling at him furiously just like what
she did previously. Never had he expected to one day see smoldering hatred in Vivian’s eyes.
She obviously wished she could burn him alive with her flaming hatred.
At once, Finnick averted his gaze. His eyes were blinded momentarily. However, Vivian wasn’t done
with him.
“Finnick, do you seriously think Mark and Evelyn were the only ones who caused our child’s death?”
Her words were brutal. “It was also because of you! If you hadn’t doubted me and insisted on me
having an abortion, our child would be alive and living well now!”
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As Vivian’s harsh accusations rang in his ears, Finnick felt an excruciating pain spreading across his
entire being. He had cursed himself countless times for being foolish enough to kill his unborn child
before coming to Vivian’s office, but hearing the words from her mouth was an entirely different matter.
He couldn’t handle her accusations, which went straight into his heart like a million iron shards.
“Vivian, I’m sorry. I know my mistake now. I…” Finnick was at a loss for words. He had already offered
his sincerest apology, but could it change the reality?
“There is no need to apologize to me,” responded Vivian. The hostility was still evident in her voice.
“You’ve made up for your mistake by sending Mark to prison. From now on, we’ll go our separate ways.
You can leave now.”
Finnick panicked when Vivian stated her intention of making a clean break. Are we going our separate
ways? No, I can’t do that!
“Vivian, I promise I’ll make up for my mistake. I swear I’ll devote the rest of my life to you. Please, give
me another chance!” Finnick went down on his knees and pleaded.
The man had never shown his submissive side to anyone. Right now, he had put his dignity aside.
Guilt consumed him whole, and he was suffocating from the torment.
It had never crossed his mind that one day he’d owe someone this much. Even if he offered her his
entire world in return, it still wouldn’t make up for his mistakes.
Vivian gazed at Finnick, her emotions were in turmoil.
The Finnick she knew was a proud man. He had never begged for help, but now he was on his knees
to beg for her forgiveness. She recalled the good times they had together.
In her memories, Finnick had always treated her well. He named a charity foundation after her, helped
her deal with Ashley and her mother, and consoled her whenever she was upset. The hatred in her
gaze faded away as her lips curved up in a smile. We were once a happy couple.
The contempt in her heart was about to soften when she recalled how Noah dragged her to the
hospital. The helplessness and despair from then immediately crushed the happiness which had just
crept into her heart. Closing her eyes, Vivian chided herself silently.
No, I can’ never forgive Finnick!
So what if we spent many happy times together? Those happy memories were only a tiny part of our
relationship. He was cruel enough to hurt me when I refused to obey his words and he even served me
with such cruelty. I will never go back to him! Who knows? He might do that to me again one day.
Jumping to her feet, Vivian stepped away from Finnick and declared, “Give you a chance? Then, who
will give me and our child a chance?”
Sternly, she announced, “Finnick, my child died because of you. I’ll never forget that. There’s no way I’ll
ever forgive you. Leave now!”
“Vivian, I didn’t know the child was mine. If I knew it was mine, I wouldn’t have asked you to abort it.”
Finnick tried to explain, but Vivian was having none of it. She shoved him away forcefully.
“So what? That doesn’t mean you can do that to me!” Tears welled up in Vivian’s eyes. “Even if you
didn’t know that child was yours, how could you kill him? He’s a living being!”
It was actually a huge misunderstanding, but none of them were aware of it. Finnick thought Vivian was
referring to his suggestion of her getting an abortion in the beginning. However, Vivian was actually
referring to how Noah forced her to abort her baby.
Tears rolled down Vivian’s cheeks uncontrollably. She spun on her heels and wiped them away. When
she turned to face Finnick again, her gaze was indifferent once again.
“I will never forget what happened back then. I can never bring myself to forgive you too. Hence, we
can never get back together again. Leave my office. I don’t want to see you again.”
As heavy silence hung in the air, Finnick stood rooted to the spot. A thousand apologies wouldn’t
suffice for what he’d done to hurt Vivian.
Chapter 620
Chapter 620
“Go away now! I don’t want to see you ever again!” Vivian yelled at Finnick.
She felt extremely depressed due to their silence. At the same time, the immense sense of
helplessness that she had five years ago filled her mind once again. At this moment, she wished to cry
and shriek to release her maddening desperation.
“Vivian, please don’t do this. Let’s talk nicely. I…”
Sensing that Vivian was a little emotionally unstable, Finnick wanted to come up to her to comfort her.
However, Vivian refused him outright and opened the door of the office instead.
“Leave now! Go!” she yelled at Finnick while pointing at the entrance.
After all, the office was where Vivian worked. Finnick knew that they could hardly sit down and talk
now. Also, Vivian would be even more irritated if he refused to leave.
As such, he decided to look for another opportunity to talk to Vivian about the matter again. However,
there was one thing that was certain—he would never let go of her. I won’t let her go even if she hates
me!
Finnick thought about it but decided to hold his tongue. He glanced at Vivian with mixed feelings for a
while and slowly left her office.
After Finnick left the office, Vivian felt that all of her energy had drained. As such, she went weak at the
knees and collapsed into the chair.
Vivian looked pale-faced and kept gasping for air as though she was severely ill.
As she buried her head in her arms, her entire body trembled slightly. Benedict’s heart skipped a beat
as soon as he entered the room and saw her.
Earlier on, he saw that Finnick looked upset as he walked out of the office. Now that Vivian also looked
terrible, he guessed that their conversation didn’t go well.
He went up to Vivian to pat her on her back and said sympathetically, “If you don’t want to see him, we
can return to A Nation. Why do you have to do this to make yourself sad?”
There were some tears on Vivian’s face when she looked up at him. She replied sobbingly but
determinedly, “Ben, I have to do this. This is the only way to protect little pumpkin and me.”
Actually, it was heart-wrenching for her to say those things. Nonetheless, she had to persevere so that
she wouldn’t lose Larry. She had to ensure that Finnick wouldn’t know his existence.
I will do my best to protect you and Larry. You don’t have to strain yourself. Benedict thought about it
deep in his heart but didn’t speak his mind.
After all, he was aware that Vivian would never hide behind anyone to seek protection. Then, he gently
put his hand on Vivian’s shoulder as a gesture to motivate her.
Vivian lifted her gaze and put on a faint smile. “Ben, I’m alright. Don’t worry about me. You can go
ahead to do your work because I’ve another meeting later.”
After hesitating for a while, Benedict nodded and replied affirmatively, “Okay, I won’t disturb you now.
However, promise me that you won’t feel dejected anymore because of this.”
“Understood,” Vivian replied smilingly.
Although Benedict was still worried about her, he gently patted her shoulder twice and turned around to
leave her office.
He knew that his sister looked gentle on the outside but was far more stubborn and determined than
many people on the inside. As such, she probably wouldn’t want him to keep her company at this
moment.
After Benedict left, Vivian calmed herself down and grabbed the document on her desk. Then, she
walked out of her office and instructed her team members to attend a meeting in the meeting room.
No matter what happened in the past, her life had to go on.
Lately, the news about Mark being sentenced to prison spread like wildfire in Sunshine City.
Coincidentally, the latest issue of the magazine was about Mark’s interview, which revealed his crimes.
Since the sales of the magazine doubled, everyone put on a triumphant smile during the meeting.
“Everyone should have known that the sales of our magazine have surpassed all other magazines of
the same genre. This success is credited to your effort. Thank you so much for your hard work.” Vivian
clapped her hands once she finished. “When we get off work today, should we have dinner together?
My treat!”