Chapter six

Vivian’s POV

Children who can't have candy are the best at throwing tantrums. If I want to make a scene for a few days, then let me. Who's going to indulge me?

Dominic Blackwood quickly texted me: "Alright, I'll give you some time to reflect. Think about where you went wrong."

When I received the message, I nearly cursed out loud.

That jerk actually thought my leaving was just a way to save face for him.

Hell no!

After shutting off my phone, I boarded the plane. This trip was not only to finalize a brand collaboration but also to clear my mind and relax a bit.

I really needed to reflect on why, for all these years, I had foolishly crushed my self-esteem and pride underfoot, offering my warm heart to be trampled by that jerk.

He waited for my apology, but when it didn’t come, he frowned.

In the past, I would reply to his messages in an instant, but now I was testing his patience over and over again.

He immediately called me, but all he got was a message saying my phone was turned off.

His expression turned icy in an instant.

Ethan brooks felt a surge of satisfaction; he never thought the formidable Dominic would face a setback.

But before he could fully enjoy the moment, he caught a glimpse of Dominic's predatory glare.

Ethan brooks immediately perked up. "Dominic, Vivian must be feeling so ashamed that she doesn’t know how to face you!"

Dominic Blackwood raised an eyebrow. That was true; he had been too lenient with me lately. Not only had he been coming home on time, but he had also been replying to my texts now and then. I must have been taken aback by all the attention.

However, it seemed we were in a bit of a cold war. I didn’t want to show my vulnerable side in front of him, so I had just turned off my phone.

Tsk, women really never change.

"Book me a flight to England. I need to go on a business trip for a few days."

I had taken things a bit too far, and he wasn’t planning to give me an immediate chance to apologize. It was better to let me stew for a few days and reflect on my actions.

Meanwhile, I couldn’t help but sneeze. It seemed like even drinking cold water was a hassle for me.

James scott had been urgently pushing me for updates, but I had just encountered a two-hour delay due to a plane malfunction.

So, I decided to sit in the waiting lounge and browse through Vyx's materials.

Vyx used to be a well-known luxury brand, but it had gone through a rough patch due to its outdated and conservative styles. However, five years ago, Vyx had a change in leadership, and after some bold reforms, it had once again risen to be one of the top five luxury brands in the world.

The new leader was quite ambitious, even stating that they were open to collaborating with any brand, as long as they had the capital to back it up.

This regulation undoubtedly opened doors for many niche brands, giving them the chance to leap into the spotlight. After all, once a brand boards the Vyx ship, its value naturally rises.

In the three years since I married into the Blackwood Family, I had almost entirely handed over the management of my brand, "Simu," to James scott.

James was an outsider in the fashion world, and with my daily struggles to deal with the Blackwood Family, I could only spare time to sketch a few designs. In this state of negligence, "Simu" was barely surviving.

Fashion design was my greatest passion, and after this transformation, I needed a territory to prove myself.

I was not a caged canary raised by Dominic Blackwood; I was a phoenix ready to soar.

As the announcement for boarding echoed through the hall, I picked up my suitcase and walked over.

Feeling a bit bored while waiting, I opened my phone again.

James's messages kept flashing on my screen, and as I stood in line, I lowered my head to reply.

Suddenly, I felt a chill in the air around me.

When I looked up, I met Dominic Blackwood's gaze, deep and cold like a dark pool. The corners of his thin lips curled into a mocking smirk. "How bored are you to have tracked me all the way to the airport?"

Ha! I was right to keep my cool, and it didn't take long for him to realize it, prompting him to chase after me.

I felt a wave of frustration wash over me. Taking a deep breath, I forced a distant smile. "Mr. Blackwood, it seems you have some misunderstanding about me."

He found the way I addressed him rather grating. He frowned slightly. "Didn't you used to play these games often?"

I felt as if I had just been slapped in the face.

In the past, I had loved him with a passion that consumed me. I eagerly awaited his return home, but he was always away on business. To see the person I longed for, I had gone to great lengths to create various 'chance encounters,' even being mistaken for a stalker by his staff and reported to the police.

But the most foolish thing in the world is to pursue something you know is unattainable. I had paid a heavy price for it and had no intention of going down that road again.

I smoothed my flat stomach, suppressing my anger and sorrow deep within my chest. I replied coldly, "Everyone makes foolish mistakes when they're young. Dominic, you must have heard that the most precious thing in this world is a wayward son returning home, realizing his mistakes."

Without looking back, I walked away, not even sparing him a glance.

He stared at my retreating figure, frozen in place until a staff member reminded him it was time to board. He then strode over with long strides.

Seated in my chair, I cursed my bad luck under my breath.

How could I be so unfortunate as to be on the same flight as Dominic Blackwood? Thankfully, this guy never settled for less; he always had the best of everything. Naturally, he would be flying first class, far away from my cramped business class seat.

Feeling a wave of frustration, I picked up my phone to vent to James scott. "Sorry, I might be late to the destination. Can you explain the situation to Vyx for me?"

"Hey, it sounds like you're not in a good mood. Who upset you this time?"

"Nothing much, just got bitten by an arrogant, cold-hearted dog!"

"Is it serious? Should I get you a rabies shot?"

Just as I was about to respond, I noticed the 'dog' himself had taken a seat right next to me.

I felt as if I had been struck by lightning.

Dominic Blackwood gritted his teeth. "You got bitten by a dog?"

I quickly shut off my phone and skillfully changed the subject. "Dominic, if you’re here to confront me about earlier, I apologize. I really didn’t follow you. If you don’t believe me, you can have your assistant check it out."

He casually tossed his boarding pass aside.

My eyes widened in shock.

No way! What are the odds? I was actually sitting in the same business class cabin as Dominic Blackwood, and our seats were even right next to each other.

The twists of fate in this world were truly bizarre. It used to be nearly impossible for me to see him, and now we kept running into each other.

What kind of ridiculous fate was this?

His deep, playful gaze seemed to mock me, as if to say, "Look at you, going to such lengths to create a chance encounter. You even managed to get the seat numbers just right."

I felt a surge of frustration wash over me.

Whatever. There was no way to clear my name now, so I decided to just close my eyes and pretend to sleep to avoid any more annoyance.

Of course, he interpreted my behavior as a sign of guilt. He coldly remarked, "Vivian Carter, if you want to secure your position as Mrs. Blackwood, you’d better behave. No need for any tricks."