Chapter 70: The Situation Erupts
Wendy Wynn.
The thought of that two-faced schemer soured Vivian Lowell’s mood and put her on high alert.
"What happened?" Vivian Lowell frowned, recalling Henry Sterling’s ambiguous attitude last time.
’Could it be that Henry still hasn’t gotten back together with Wendy Wynn?’
’Does Wendy think Eleanor Rhodes is her rival, so she went to the pet hospital to cause trouble?’
"Wendy Wynn showed up."
On the other end of the line, Eleanor Rhodes’s voice was a little melancholic. "When she came to our clinic, she adopted that Lion Cat you wanted."
"It’s my fault, too. I told the new assistant at the clinic that the Lion Cat was reserved for my friend. I happened to be out on a cat rescue call yesterday morning when she showed up."
"She said she was my friend and wanted to adopt a cat. The assistant didn’t know the situation and thought she was you, so she let her adopt the Lion Cat."
"This afternoon, she brought the Lion Cat back to the hospital. She claimed that this morning, while she was playing with the cat, its neck got accidentally stuck between the bars of a fence, and its eye was injured."
"Vivian, I’m so sorry about this. It’s because I didn’t explain things clearly to the assistant from the start. I was already trying to figure out how to contact Wendy Wynn yesterday to get her to bring the cat back."
"Then, this morning, I called Henry Sterling. As it turned out, Wendy Wynn answered the phone. And then... this happened."
Vivian Lowell didn’t know what exactly Wendy Wynn and Eleanor Rhodes had said to each other on the phone.
But she could guess that, given Wendy Wynn’s two-faced, manipulative nature, it couldn’t have been anything pleasant. And the Lion Cat suddenly getting injured—was that really a coincidence?
"Tanya."
Hearing the pain in her friend’s voice, Vivian said, "Neither of us wanted this to happen. Your assistant is new and didn’t know the situation, so you can’t blame her."
"Besides, that woman, Wendy Wynn, has always been incredibly calculating. The last time she came, I stopped her before she could even get in the door."
"This time, she probably got smarter and deliberately chose a time when we weren’t around. If she’s determined to do this, it’s impossible to guard against every move."
"How’s the little cat now? Is the eye injury serious?"
Eleanor Rhodes murmured an affirmation and replied, "The kitten’s injuries aren’t too serious. And today, Henry Sterling came with her."
"She told me it wasn’t on purpose. You should have seen her, looking so pitiful and innocent. It was the exact same act as the other day!"
"She even said she wanted to get a membership card here. Since she adopted the kitten from our pet hospital, she hoped she could bring it back for any future medical needs."
"I didn’t agree. After I treated the kitten’s injury, I told them to leave."
"..."
Vivian could tell Eleanor was a little angry. She continued, "Vivian. I’ve already told my assistant and the staff at the pet hospital."
"If that woman ever comes back, she’s not welcome!"
After hearing this, Vivian Lowell pursed her lips, hesitating for a moment before saying, "Tanya. I think... for the cat’s sake, we should have agreed."
Eleanor Rhodes was a bit surprised. "Why? You know how hypocritical she is!"
Vivian heard this and explained, "That’s exactly why. She’s a hypocrite. She definitely adopted the cat just to spite us."
"If she can’t manage to do that, what do you think she’ll do to the Lion Cat? The cat is innocent. We can’t abandon it just because we hate her."
"Tanya, this is all just what I think. If you really can’t stand to see her, it’s fine to do it your way."
"As for the Lion Cat, I’ll contact Henry Sterling and try to figure something out."
Vivian Lowell seriously doubted Wendy Wynn’s character.
But she still had faith in Henry Sterling’s character. If Henry knew Wendy wasn’t treating the cat well, he might still help them!
"Vivian."
Eleanor Rhodes seemed to ponder this for a moment. After some thought, she said, "You’re right. As annoying as Wendy Wynn is, I can just ignore her. The kitten is innocent."
"Don’t you worry. This woman is so cunning, and she loves showing up just to get a reaction out of us! We’ll get our chance to expose her for who she really is!"
"When that happens, we can make her give the kitten back to us!"
Eleanor Rhodes’s tone was resolute.
Listening to her tone, Vivian felt like she was back in college, picturing the two of them climbing up to a ventilation shaft on the thirtieth floor with cat-luring wands to catch a kitten.
It was so high up that many men, afraid of heights, didn’t dare go near it.
But they dared.
That was the courage you find for the things you love!
"Mhm! Tanya, I believe in you. You can definitely do it! Okay~ I have to go for now. I’m a little tired and want to rest for a bit."
Vivian Lowell yawned. She had been busy all afternoon dealing with the Shelly Lowell and Sharon Galahad mother-daughter duo. "And don’t you worry about what’s trending online," she added.
"I’ve already contacted the media. Just wait and watch the tables turn!"
"Okay, get some rest, my dear Vivian~" Eleanor Rhodes gave her a little "MWAH" over the phone, and then the two hung up.
Putting down her phone, Vivian Lowell set a fifteen-minute alarm and closed her eyes to rest.
The nap felt like it was over in the blink of an eye.
When she woke up, Vivian Lowell’s phone had blown up.
Her WhatsApp messages were once again at 99+!
There were messages from Vance Wyatt, saying everything was taken care of and she should check the results. There was also a "serves them right" sticker from Eleanor Rhodes.
There were also inquiries and words of concern from some of Vivian’s friends, as well as messages from business partners stating their intent to continue cooperating with Vivian Lowell’s new company and drop the Lowell Group.
The rest were messages from Sharon Galahad, Shelly Lowell, and Robert Lowell.
The three of them, of course, were all demanding to know if Vivian Lowell had a conscience and if her goal was to destroy the Lowell Family.
Seeing all this, Vivian Lowell knew what was going on.
She pulled out her phone, opened X, and a smile tugged at her lips when she saw the two "Explosive" trending topics at the top.
#Tax Authorities Enter Lowell Group to Investigate. Lowell Group Suspected of Tax Evasion, Chairman’s Wife Suspected of Embezzling Company Funds#
#The Reason Vivian Lowell Left Lowell Group: Suspected of Being Exploited by the Lowell Family#
Clicking on the trending topics, Vivian Lowell saw numerous videos and photos.
There were clips of "relevant authorities" entering the Lowell Group, sealing off the entire finance department to conduct their investigation, as well as scenes of Sharon Galahad being escorted away.
There were also reporters trying to interview Robert Lowell as he was whisked away by a group of people.
And...
The video that Vivian Lowell had rushed to record that very afternoon.
In the video, she had deliberately applied makeup to look haggard. After responding to Sharon Galahad’s video, she had made her own corresponding accusations.
She claimed her departure from the Lowell Group wasn’t due to her own ambition, but because the company was a complete mess, riddled with major financial problems!
She was done covering things up for the Lowell Group!
Before, out of respect for their family ties, she had said nothing!
But now that Sharon Galahad and Shelly Lowell had turned around and attacked her, they couldn’t blame her for no longer caring about their relationship!
Below, netizens were in a heated discussion.
"I’m sorry, I was wrong! After seeing Sharon Galahad’s video, I actually believed that such a beautiful young lady could be a bad person. SOB, I feel so guilty!"
"OMG, the Lowell Family is so shameless! I heard that when Vivian Lowell first joined the Lowell Group, the company was on the verge of collapse! If it wasn’t for Vivian Lowell using her design talent to make money for the family, the Lowell Group wouldn’t be where it is today!"
"@ a-poster-above, I heard what you said too! It’s totally true! The Lowell Family is so shameless!"
"For real? Wow, I saw Sharon Galahad getting taken away. She embezzled company funds, is she going to jail?"