No one could force Vivian to do anything.
The more someone tried to force her, the more stubbornly she stuck to her decision.
If Adrian and that old hag Diane managed to sabotage Vivian's job and humiliate her in the industry, Vivian's career would collapse.
She would blame them for ruining everything.
She would never forgive the Pierce family.
And that would be Chloe's perfect opportunity to take her place.
Adrian frowned, clearly considering whether the plan might work.
Then he shook his head. "No. Vivian would never forgive me if I did that."
"She might be angry at first," Chloe coaxed softly. "But she's been out of the workforce for years. Right now, she still has to depend on you. Once she finds her footing at work again, she might stop needing you completely..."
"Impossible!
