Chapter 15 The next morning , Sienna made Vivian a bowl of chicken stew . The familiar taste brought tears to Vivian's eyes . " It's the weekend , so you don't have work , right ? " Sienna asked . Vivian nodded , " Right . " " Good . We're going back to the Hart's residence , " Sienna said . " I've had it completely re - done . Your old room is gone . From now on , you'll have the room next to mine . I even had them knock down the wall between them and put in a connecting door . " Vivian's heart swelled with warmth . Her sister knew everything . It was a good feeling . Sienna had no intention of giving up the villa . It was their mother's house , a symbol of their family . If her sisters didn't like living there , she would tear it down and build a new one . An image flashed in her mind : her mother in a red dress , her hair pinned up , pearl earrings catching the summer light . Her hand on Sienna's head . " Sienna , I want your life to be free , lived on your own terms , " said Selina as she rubbed Sienna's hair . "You are meant to stand above everyone . You are the heiress I have chosen . Don't disappoint me ." " So , we're going to live there from now on ? " Vivian asked , a flicker of worry in her eyes . She was afraid of losing control again , of succumbing to her fears . Sienna ruffled her hair , her voice gentle but firm . " Vivian , you have to remember this : running away never solves anything . You have to face the darkness to stop being afraid of it . " Looking into Vivian's eyes , she continued . " From this day forward , for every ounce of pain they inflicted on you , we will exact ten pounds of vengeance . For every grievance you suffered , I will make them pay a thousand times over . " Vivian stared at Sienna , her eyes shining like stars , completely captivated . " I understand , " she nodded . As they left the apartment to meet Lana , who had been waiting downstairs , a man suddenly ran towards them . " I was wrong ! " he wailed , collapsing before Vivian . " Miss Hart , please , let me go ! I'll never look at you like that again . I shouldn't have said those things ! It's my fault , and I deserve to be punished ! " He started slapping himself , hard . Vivian stared in shock . It was the landlord , but he was a complete wreck now . She had no idea what had happened to him . " Vivian , from now on , you're the landlady of this entire building , " Sienna said , gesturing Lana to bring over the deed . " Here's the deed . It's in your name . " Vivian's eyes went wide . She stared at her name on the document in disbelief . She tried to hand it back , stuttering , " Sienna … why did you buy this building ? I can't take this , it's yours ." Sienna feigned annoyance . " If you refuse one more time , I'm going to get angry ." She knew Vivian had lived here for seven years . This place was her refuge . Sienna believed it was her second home , and she should be able to come back whenever she wanted . Vivian quickly took the deed back , her eyes crinkling as a huge grin spread across her face . " Thank you , Sienna . You're amazing ! " 1/3 7:38 pm D Chapter 15 Sienna glanced down at the groveling landlord . " I know he's been harassing you . I've already filed a police report , and they've opened a case . Vivian , all it takes is one word from you , and he goes to prison . " Sienna didn't look at Vivian . She wanted to see how her sister would react . Would she forgive this disgusting man , just as she had forgiven the girls who bullied her ? She didn't mention that the landlord had harassed many other young women , all of whom had also filed reports . The man was going to jail one way or another . Vivian clenched her fists , glaring at him . For years , he had harassed her , both openly and secretly . More than once , he had snuck into her room , trying to assault her . The first time , she had been terrified , but she'd fought back , injuring him . She'd wanted to call the police , but he'd threatened her with eviction and lawsuits , knowing she had no money . The constant verbal abuse and humiliation had once driven her to the brink of suicide . Later , she started sleeping with a knife by her bed . She'd cut him more than once , which had finally made him back off . Why should she let a monster like him go free ? " Fine , " said Vivian , her voice ringing with conviction , " I want him to go to jail . I want him to pay for what he did . I hate him . I hate him for what he did to me . " Sienna nodded . " Good . He will go to jail . " Watching the police led the landlord away , a single tear rolling down Vivian's cheek . " Sienna , " she said , her voice firm . " Let's go home . " " Alright , " Sienna smiled . " Get in the car . " Vivian slid into the car , watching curiously as Lana sitting into the driver's seat . Aside from Lana's eyes , she didn't look foreign at all . She had a striking , powerful presence , just like Sienna . " Sienna , " Vivian asked . " Is she your assistant ? " Sienna nodded , " You can call her Lana . " " Miss Vivian , " Lana said from the front seat , " I am Miss Enna's assistant . I am very grateful that she chose me . I've learned a great deal by her side . " " Lana is a good person , " Sienna said . " If you ever need anything , you can talk to her . " " Anything at all , Miss Vivian , " Lana added . Vivian felt a surge of pride . Her sister was successful , powerful , and had such a capable assistant . She clutched the deed in her hand . It was a gift from her sister , and she would cherish it forever . Meanwhile , back in the Hart's residence , Linda and Aiden hadn't slept a wink . The sound of construction had been relentless . Early the next morning , Madam Hart arrived , her mood already soured by the noise . " Stop this racket ! What is going on ? " she shouted . " Don't they see that I'm here ? Who are these people ? Linda , Aiden , Get them out of here ! " But the workers wouldn't listen to Linda or Aiden . When they'd tried to intervene , they'd nearly gotten their heads taken off by a sledgehammer . Madam Hart was furious . She never thought Sienna would be this outrageous . " Just bear with it , Mom ," Aiden mumbled . " They'll stop when they're done ." 2/3 7:38 pm DD Chapter 15 Madam Hart slammed her hand on the table , her whole body shaking with rage . " You said that brat was back ! Where is she ? " She had already gotten the full story from Linda last night . To think Sienna would disregard her so completely , even daring to threaten to throw them all out . " Sienna's just a child , don't be too angry . Even though she treated me so horribly last night , I've already forgiven her , Linda said , playing the martyr . " They are Aiden's daughters , after all . I'm the real outsider here . " " Who dares call you an outsider ? You are my rightful daughter - in - law ! " said , Madam Hart , taking Linda's hand . " Linda , don't worry , I will get justice for you . I'd like to see what she thinks she's doing , causing such a commotion the moment she up to ." returns . Gone for ten years … who knows what she's been A cool , mocking voice drifted down from the stairs . " Which imperial palace did your family serve in , I wonder ? All my life , I never knew my father's ancestors were such esteemed court eunuchs ."
