Underestimating Vivian

"I know you don't like Vivian. She's so ungrateful, not worthy of stepping into the Thorne family. But Hazel must come back!" Beatrice reminded firmly.

Fiona nodded along. "Declan, whether our family's reputation can be salvaged depends entirely on you!"

Declan didn't respond. He just turned and walked away past the two.

Beatrice and Fiona watched his hurried departure, both exhaling in relief.

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