Chapter 6: Marrying into Jiangcheng's Premier Aristocratic Family

"Vivi, when did you learn to joke around?" Sophia Odelette asked coyly from the other end of the phone.

"I'm being serious," Vivian Winifred said, taking a sip of her porridge. Feeling a strange sense of satisfaction after eating, her voice grew more somber, "Ayan, it's true."

She then recounted the entire incident to Sophia Odelette.

Sophia Odelette was so angry that she stormed into the kitchen and grabbed a kitchen knife. "Stacey Goldsmithi, that bitch, actually dared to do this to you? What gives her the right? It's one thing for those two to take over your home, but to treat you like this?"

"I'm so mad. You don't stoop to their level, and they think they can get away with anything? If you really played dirty, could they even stand a chance against you?"

"I’ll come over and chop her up!"

...

Listening to her best friend's furious voice on the phone, Vivian Winifred felt a warm feeling in her heart. There weren't many people who cared about her in this world, and Sophia Odelette was always the one who cared the most, more than even her own family.

She knew that, given Sophia Odelette's personality, she would really show up with a kitchen knife if she had to.

"Alright, calm down. She didn't succeed, did she?" Vivian Winifred tried to soothe her, "I'm thinking about whether to keep the child or not."

Originally, she had been determined to terminate the pregnancy, but after meeting the old man from the Yun family, she hesitated.

"Keep it, why not? Marrying into the most prestigious family in Y City, you wouldn't be at a loss!" Sophia Odelette mused, "As I see it, Wayne Pope never deserved you. That idiot choosing Tang Yulei is for the best. Broderick Judson is pretty good, at least he's my idol!"

"You’ve been admiring Broderick Judson for so long, and you still admire him?" Vivian Winifred frowned, "Isn't he considered a failure now?"

"Vivi—" Sophia Odelette said meaningfully, "He's not that simple. With Broderick Judson's mind and abilities, do you think he's useless just because his body is weak? Just because someone calls him a failure, does that make him one? Even if his body is disabled, does that mean his brain is too? Even in a wheelchair, no one his age can match him."

"Last year, I met him."

"Remember last year when I got into some trouble in F-Continent? I almost died there. Do you know who wiped out the entire gang that was after me?"

"One person, single-handedly took down a massive gang!"

"Damn, he's so cool! Even if he's a sickly type, he's still a powerful sickly type. Trust me, he's worthy of you!"

Vivian Winifred could hear the excitement in Sophia Odelette's voice. Sophia Odelette had always opposed her relationship with Wayne Pope, saying she'd be better off with her.

She didn't think much of Wayne Pope, nor of the Qin family. As for other men, Sophia Odelette didn't find any of them impressive. Her fiery personality, martial skills, and all-around talents meant few men could catch her eye.

But Broderick Judson was the exception, the one she admired.

"You two are both so extraordinary. Any child born from you, regardless of who they inherit from, will definitely be a genius." Sophia Odelette persuaded, "Don't waste such good genes. Even if you don't like Broderick Judson, I claim this son. I’ll take care of you and the baby!"

Vivian Winifred: "..."

"You have to trust me. It's not because the baby is my idol’s. I genuinely believe we shouldn't waste these good genes."

...

Fine, her best friend was always eccentric, and she was used to it by now.

Knock, knock, knock!

The door was knocked on, and Vivian Winifred hung up the call with Sophia Odelette and opened the door.

Tang Yulei stood at the doorway, as elegant and beautiful as ever, like a little princess. "Sister, do you want something to eat? Aren't you hungry?"

Vivian Winifred couldn't be bothered to speak and moved to close the door.

But Tang Yulei pushed the door open, her sharp eyes spotting the food in the room, even catching a whiff of its aroma.

Pushing Vivian Winifred aside, Tang Yulei rushed into the room and saw the food box from Cuisine Pavilion on the table.

She was shocked, her face full of accusation. "How did you get food from Cuisine Pavilion?"

She had always wanted to dine at Cuisine Pavilion, not for the food, but to show off. But in her circle, no one could afford to spend a million yuan on a bowl of porridge.

It was a level she couldn't reach.

But how did Vivian Winifred, who had no money, have a food box from Cuisine Pavilion in her room? She recognized the box; during a previous film shoot, a wealthy admirer had brought a similar box to feed a top actress.

Although Vivian Winifred was eating a bowl of porridge, it must have cost over a million yuan. She knew the prices at Cuisine Pavilion.

Vivian Winifred had no money, working for free for Wayne Pope all these years and neglecting her own company. Her father rarely gave her pocket money, so how could she afford this?

Tang Yulei stared at Vivian Winifred, her face full of questions.

Vivian Winifred raised her beautiful eyes, which seemed to shine with a light that could illuminate the darkest night. Despite her casual attire, she always exuded a stronger presence than Tang Yulei, and she was also prettier.

"Why should I tell you?" Vivian Winifred stepped forward, staring down Tang Yulei.

Tang Yulei's expression changed, but she composed herself. "It doesn't matter if you don't tell me. I came to inform you that Yiqing and I will be holding a grand engagement party at D Hotel at the end of the month!"

"I'm sorry for stealing your boyfriend, but what can I do? I'm just more likable than you."

Vivian Winifred's cold gaze fixed on Tang Yulei, but she remained silent.

"Oh, by the way, Sister, starting tomorrow, your scandal will spread throughout J City. Did you know, I really hate you, and I’ve been waiting for the day you fall from grace!"

Tang Yulei's face was filled with barely contained excitement, her eyes shining with glee. She knew she and Vivian Winifred despised each other, and no matter how Tang Yulei pretended, Vivian Winifred always saw through her.

She truly, deeply hated her. Even though everyone in the family liked her more, she knew Vivian Winifred was actually stronger, but no one else realized it.

Vivian Winifred looked at Tang Yulei with a cold sneer. "Do you think I don't know who framed me? Do you think I have no evidence?"

"Tang Yulei, let's see who brings whom down—whether you ruin me or I destroy everything you have!"

As she spoke, Vivian Winifred stepped forward, her aura intimidating. Tang Yulei stumbled back, and seeing someone coming up the stairs, she fell to the ground.

"Oh, Sister, I was just concerned about you—"

"Vivian Winifred, you’re bullying Yulei again!" Darnell Winifred's furious voice rang out.