Chapter 227

Audrey crossed her arms, her reluctance evident, but finally conceded with a sigh. "For once, he's actually being helpful. Might as well take advantage—having a personal bodyguard isn't the worst arrangement."

Vivian hesitated briefly, considering her options before nodding. "Alright. Give me five minutes to get my things."

Though her personal safety wasn't her primary concern, she couldn't risk delaying the production schedule over private matters.

Adrian's voice was quiet yet commanding. "I'll purchase anything you require."

Vivian ignored him and turned toward the bedroom.

Audrey followed her inside, leaving Lydia to handle the men in the living room.

She turned to Adrian with a professional smile. "Mr. Blackwood, please make yourself comfortable."

"Thank you." Adrian didn't need further invitation.

He strode into the living area and settled onto the sofa with effortless authority.

Stretching his long legs, he instructed Ethan to fetch him an iced tea from the kitchen.

Upstairs, Audrey leaned close to Vivian and whispered, "If you're moving back to Seabreeze Villa, play the devoted wife perfectly."

"Imagine Serena's face when she realizes her scheming only succeeded in bringing you back to Adrian's side. She'll be tossing all night in frustration."

Vivian nodded, her expression thoughtful yet determined.

This wasn't about petty vengeance.

She intended to create the illusion of reconciliation with Adrian to unsettle Serena, forcing her to make a fatal mistake.

If Serena's schemes were exposed, Vivian would finally have the proof she needed.

Whether Adrian chose to acknowledge it or not, she would use the evidence to clear her name and defend herself.

She refused to stand by while someone attempted to destroy her reputation and life.

In less than five minutes, Vivian descended the stairs with a tan backpack slung over one shoulder, carrying only her laptop and the Ambermyst script.

"Let's go," she said calmly.

"Of course." Adrian rose immediately, his steady gaze following her lead.

Lydia observed them closely, her conviction about Adrian's feelings growing stronger.

Despite his usual aloof demeanor, a billionaire CEO dropping everything to personally escort someone wasn't standard behavior.

Lydia leaned toward Vivian as they headed for the door. "Mr. Blackwood hasn't rested in twenty-four hours. Go back with him and get some proper sleep."

Ethan nodded in agreement. "He was at the hospital yesterday, but the moment he heard about your situation, he left immediately to find you."

Though Ethan's words were carefully neutral, their implication was clear: Adrian had chosen Vivian over Serena.

Audrey, however, remained unimpressed. "If Serena hadn't thrown Isabella out that night, we might have found Vivian sooner. She wouldn't have fallen into the ocean and nearly drowned. And now you're trying to play the hero? Please."

Vivian maintained a faint smile, her expression composed as she silently waited for Adrian to defend Serena.