Chapter 471
On the television screen, Zachary's face was sharp and cold, his voice carrying a weight that was hard to
describe.
"When | chose Sarah as my sister's psychologist, | did so after careful consideration of her professional
credentials and expertise. Throughout the course of treatment, she has consistently maintained the highest level
of professionalism. The incident at the university gates was not caused by her. The truth is, three hours before
that episode, my sister had been kidnapped and suffered severe psychological distress..."
Sarah turned off the TV.
She knew exactly why Zachary had chosen to respond to shield her from public backlash.
His interview had the immediate effect of calming the storm online. The anger aimed at Sarah gradually faded.
After all, in Tina's case, the only real evidence against her was that single blank sheet of paper. The police and
university officials had already released everything they could.
There was nothing left to accuse her of.
After wrapping up his interview, Zachary gathered his things, ready to leave-until Vivian appeared.
"Zachary," she greeted him playfully, flashing a smile as if nothing had ever happened between them. She acted
just like she had years ago, as if everything was still the same.
Zachary's gaze darkened as he scanned her face. "What are you doing here?"
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cfind you."
"Mr. Robinson wants to see us?" Zachary frowned. Lately, the connection between Matthew and Vivian had
grown far too close for his.
Inside a private booth at Present Café, Matthew was already waiting for them.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Zachary sat down, his fingers tapping lightly against the table.
No matter what, Vista International was still a multinational conglomerate. He couldn't afford to disregard their
invitation.
"Mr. Reynolds, Miss Wilson," Matthew began, his tone calm but calculated. "The reason | asked both of you to
ctoday is that M Group has a multi-billion-dollar contract with our company. The required components need
to be sourced from your firms. The question is-will you two negotiate separately, or will we continue with the
previous three-party collaboration?"
Zachary's expression turned serious. He immediately understood what Matthew was implying. The reason all
three of them had been invited wasn't just for convenience—it was to solidify the three-way partnership.
Because if either the Wilsons or the Reynolds were cut out, the dissatisfaction wouldn't end with the excluded
party. Vista International would also face complications.
"Three-party collaboration," Zachary said flatly.
He knew that as long as this deal remained in place, his company would always be tied to the Wilsons.
The Reynolds and Wilsons were already bound together through multiple
business contracts. Their partnership was like a tightly woven knot-one that was difficult to undo.
And this new deal?
It was a deadlock, sealing them together even further.
Vivian smiled. "I have no objections."
At Melvin's home, Sarah placed the drawing Mia had made at the very bottom of
her bookshelf, burying it beneath layers of papers and books.
She didn't want to face it.
That title-sister-in-law-belonged to Vivian.
No matter how much Sarah didn't want to admit it.
Zachary stepped into the Shu family home. He was here for one reason to take his sister home.
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