On the day of the staged death, Adrian and Vivian were attending a Vale family dinner. At the table, Eleanor Mercer warmly took Vivian's hand and slipped her own bracelet onto her wrist.
"Vivian, back when Adrian had his accident, you stayed by his side through three years of rehab. We all saw that. Thankfully, in the end, you're the one who married him. Not like that Selene. A greedy, money-obsessed woman. She ruined Adrian's life. Honestly, I wish that accident had taken her instead. It would've been better if she had died right there."
Clack. Forks were set down on the table with a dull sound.
"Mom, let's eat." Adrian rubbed his brow. Though his face remained composed, his voice carried clear displeasure.
The atmosphere at the table froze instantly. Eleanor's expression stiffened, t
