Chapter 214: Vivienne

“Have you not caught the news yet?” Sienna asked, her eyes wide with disbelief as she stared at Vivienne. She had come into the office to retrieve her belongings, left at Vivienne’s place the previous evening. However, a startling online post had hastened her steps. Sienna had hurried over, only to discover Vivienne seemingly less affected than anyone else would be.

With a calm sip of her coffee, Vivienne said, “Your things are over on the couch.” She then calmly opened her laptop.

Under a social media post concerning the Mitchell family anniversary, an anonymous user had pinned a link. Clicking on the link, Vivienne was directed to a new revelation: “Startling Revelation! Scandalous Snapshots of Mitchell Group CEO’s Ex-Fiancee!” Minimal text accompanied the post, yet it displayed images of Vivienne in tattered attire.

Upon seeing the photographs, a wave of paleness washed over Vivienne’s face, her eyes reflecting pure shock. No one could grasp the origin of these photos as profoundly as Vivienne. They were remnants of her abduction ordeal.

Vivienne remembered that day like it was yesterday. Warren had arranged dinner after work, and they had plans to browse wedding dresses together. However, Warren failed to appear. As she exited, assailants ambushed and subdued her. She struggled, but they stuck a needle into her neck. A wave of darkness hit her, and everything went black.

Awakening to a nightmare, she found herself amidst masked figures photographing her in vulnerable poses. Though she resisted fiercely, the damage inflicted was irreversible. Memories of her smashing the cameras resurfaced in her mind. Yet, these photographs had leaked somehow.

The misleading post claimed that Vivienne had created these images for financial gain, hidden her suspicious background, and misrepresented herself to secure a union with the Mitchell family. Vivienne gripped the mouse so tightly her knuckles turned white, her whole body trembling. She took a steadying breath and clicked to view the comments.

“She threw accusations of unfaithfulness at Warren just yesterday, and today it’s clear she’s the dishonest one!”

“It’s shocking to see such a reputable lady involved in dark dealings!”

“Poor Mr. Mitchell. Imagine being stuck with a woman like her. What a mess!”

Sienna, observing the strain on Vivienne’s face, leaned forward and gently asked, “Vivienne, these images aren’t authentic, right? What’s the real story here?” Her question was driven by concern, not suspicion, for what Vivienne had been through.

Vivienne exhaled deeply and said, “I was abducted a month before my planned wedding with Warren.” Shock painted Sienna’s face as she absorbed the news.

After a brief silence, Sienna exclaimed, “What the hell! Why was I not informed earlier?” As Vivienne detailed the kidnapping with unnerving calm, Sienna’s heart grew heavy with empathy. Vivienne’s strength was evident, yet she remained vulnerable, deserving of compassion and care.

Holding back her tears, Sienna replied, “I’m going to pull every string I have to find the culprits who posted the photos and ensure they face justice!”

With a quiet intensity, Vivienne responded, “I know who is responsible.”