Chapter 24 Overwhelmed with guilt , Mason swore he would never let Chloe down . " Alright , Lily , you can both leave now , " Chloe said , giving her sister a pointed look . Understanding the signal , Lily and the doctor , who was also her husband , made a swift exit . Chloe's pale face broke into a radiant , gentle smile . " Mason , " she said , her voice soft and full of understanding , " I never wanted you to feel like you had to repay me . I saved you because it was the right thing to do . " She coughed before continuing . " I would have saved anyone . You don't owe me anything . You've been so good to me these past few years , and I've been very happy . Even if I don't live past thirty , it's been enough . " Her words were like a knife to his heart . He grabbed her hand , his voice urgent . " Chloe , don't say things like that . You're just a little weak , that's all . I'll go get Vivian and bring her here for the transfusion . You just wait . " Chloe shook her head . " No , Mason . I found out yesterday … Vivian never wanted to give me her blood in the first place ." " What ? You saw Vivian ? When ? " Mason's first thought wasn't concern , but suspicion . He couldn't believe Vivian had gone to Chloe instead of him . Clearly , she was up to something , probably trying to bully Chloe again . " Did she do anything to you ? " he demanded . At his question , Chloe's eyes reddened , and she looked away , unable to meet his gaze . That was all the confirmation Mason needed . Her silent , wounded expression told him everything . He clenched his fists , his teeth grinding . " I knew it . That woman is despicable . I'll make her apologize to you personally . " He stormed out of the room . Chloe , trying and failing to look like she was stopping him , was left with her hand frozen in mid - air . Once his footsteps faded , a triumphant smile spread across her face . Vivian , you self - righteous fool , ' she thought with a smirk . ' In the end , you'll still come crawling back to apologize . So what if you're a Hart ? I can twist you around my little finger . You can't compete with me . You're nothing . ' Meanwhile , Vivian had gone back home and changed into a smart , professional outfit , transforming herself into the image of a corporate elite . She had a pure , gentle beauty , though her eyes always held a hint of sorrow . Returning to the company , Richard , seeing her new look , was extremely pleased . With this image , he believed she could command a room , " Vivian ," he said , " this is all on you . Don't mess this up . If we land this deal today , you're getting a promotion . " The promise lit a fire in Vivian . She would nail this deal . She would prove to everyone - and to herself - that she was capable . She wouldn't let Sienna down . They walked into the hotel , but as luck would have it , they ran right into Sophie . Noticing Vivian , Sophie was taken aback . The timid , fearful Vivian she knew was gone , replaced by a woman with a confident aura . She glanced at the portly middle - aged man beside Vivian and sneered . ' So , she's latched onto Richard . No wonder she's suddenly so bold . She waited for Vivian to greet her as before , but Vivian walked past her without a second glance . " Vivian , stop right there , " Sophie snapped . Vivian didn't break her stride , but Richard paused , offering Sophie a placating smile . " Miss Quinn , is there something I can help you with ? " " I was talking to Vivian , not you . Get lost , " Sophie shot him a disdainful look , then turned to Vivian . " You dare to ignore me ? You think because you've snagged this guy , you're on your way to the top ? How pathetic . " 1/2 Chapter 24 +20 ) Vivian's fists tightened . In the past , she would have tolerated it . She would have endured the insults , all because she loved Mason . He had been a flicker of light in her endless darkness . But then Sienna came back and ripped open the roof of her prison , letting the real sun shine in . She finally understood what real love , what real warmth , felt like . Seeing her silence , Sophie pressed on . " I hear you want to end the engagement . You've really mastered the art of playing hard to get , haven't you ? Too bad for you , we're not falling for it . " Vivian turned , her expression unreadable , her eyes like ice . " Are you finished ? The Quinn family … are you some kind of priceless treasure I should be desperately crawling towards ? " she sneered . " Let me be clear , Sophie : even if your whole family begged on their knees , I wouldn't step foot in your house . You're arrogant and ugly - and not worth my time . A morally bankrupt , classless waste of space . " Sophie stared , utterly speechless . She didn't expect to be cursed by Vivian . But by the time she recovered , Vivian and Richard were gone . " You're dead , Vivian , " she seethed . " You just wait . " " Mr. Wood , I'm sorry you had to see that , " on the other side , Vivian said quietly . " If she tries to cause trouble , I'll take full responsibility . " Richard just waved his hand . " If we sign this contract today , we'll be under the protection of a giant . Do you understand what you need to do ? " Vivian nodded firmly . Soon , they met the representative from SIE in the hotel room . " Hello , we're from Dynastis , " Richard spoke up to greet . " Are you with SIE Corporation ? " " Yes , come in , " the representative said . " Our superior would like to meet with one of your employees . This miss can come with us . " U Richard pulled Vivian aside , his voice a low , urgent whisper . " Be careful . Watch what you say . Don't offend anyone . If things go south , just tell them to let me in . " " Don't worry , " Vivian said . " I won't let you down . " With that , she walked into the room . As the meeting dragged on , Sienna kept an eye on the security feed from her desk . When she heard Richard's words to Vivian , her gaze shifted to the file lying in front of her . From her file , she knew Richard Wood was former university professor who started his own business . No major scandals . " Miss Enna , " Lana said , " Miss Vivian is now speaking with our representative . Shall I have Mr. Wood sent up ? " Sienna nodded . Understanding what she meant , Lana went down personally . Richard was a nervous wreck , pacing back and forth . When the beautiful blonde woman approached him and handed him a business card , he nearly fainted . " Mr. Wood , it's good to see you , " said Lana . " My name is Lana Yost , executive assistant to the president of SIE . Our president would like to see you . Are you available now ? "