Chapter 33 Sienna gently ruffled Vivian's hair and said softly , " Just walking around . Go back to sleep . " She knew Vivian needed some company , so she had been staying with her at night all these days . Restless and wide awake , Vivian stood with worried eyes , murmuring , " Sienna , those ten years abroad , were you really okay ? " Memories flashed through Sienna's mind - some bloody , some dangerous , and also some warm and happy ones . But that was all in the past now . She paused , and then replied , " My adoptive parents were good to me . I had everything I needed . " A smile spread across Vivian's face as she hugged Sienna's arm . She snuggled closer . " That's good to hear , " she murmured , relieved her sister hadn't suffered . " Vivian , " Sienna asked , " do you still have feelings for Mason ? " She had dug into their past and knew how Vivian had been crazy about Mason , sticking by him even when he treated her bad . Vivian froze , unsure how to answer . She thought , ' Do I still have feelings for him ? ' Saying no would be a lie . In the beginning , Mason had been attentive and caring . When Vivian was thrown out at eighteen , Mason's money saved her life . All those years , Aiden hadn't given Vivian a single cent . She had survived on part - time jobs . Then she ran into Mason again during her senior year internship . Back then , Vivian's manager had been giving her a hard time , until Mason stepped in to help . After that , Mason started pursuing Vivian , making her ginger tea when she had cramps , telling her stories to cheer her up . Their early days together had been so sweet . Then Chloe came along , and everything changed . Mason started to blame Vivian for being too needy and too sensitive . Vivian had loved him because he had been one of the few bright spots in her otherwise cold world . Looking back now , Vivian understood how desperately she had clung to that fragile warmth . After Sienna left , the chill had settled deep in her bones . She had been starving for even the smallest kindness . But Mason chose Chloe again and again . The final blow came that night at the bar when Mason forced Vivian to her knees . Only then did Vivian realize that brightness she had clung to had dimmed long ago . Now with her true sun returned , that faint glimmer held no meaning for her anymore . Vivian sat there , quiet , trying to figure out what to say . Sienna didn't push . She just stayed beside her , calm , letting the silence stretch while Vivian sorted through it . Finally , Vivian sighed . " Sienna , I liked him once . But not anymore . " Sienna gently squeezed her cheek . " Don't worry . You'll find someone worthy of you ." Vivian leaned into Sienna like a purring cat . " Don't need anyone else , " she murmured . " Just you . " A faint smile touched Sienna's lips . The next morning , Vivian headed off to work like always . Meanwhile , Sienna lounged on the couch with her coffee and a book , killing time until her guest arrived . It wasn't long before a girl popped up at the Harts ' door , ponytails bouncing , pink backpack hanging loose , lollipop stick poking from her lips . Spotting Lana , she practically launched herself at the woman , face - first into her chest . " Lana , " she drawled , nuzzling closer . " Missed you tons . You still smell like vanilla cupcakes . " 1/3 Chapter 33 Not even blinking , Lana hauled her back by the scruff . " Save the drama for Miss Enna . " Reno puffed out her cheeks in protest before marching inside . The moment she caught sight of Sienna in the living room , all that playfulness evaporated . Spine straightening like a soldier at inspection , she hastily wrapped her lollipop in a tissue and tossed it to Lana . " Miss Enna , " she greeted , her usual cheeky smile wiped clean , replaced by military - grade seriousness . Sienna slowly closed her book , her frosty stare pinning Reno in place . That single raised eyebrow had Reno stiffening . " Long way from Meridia , " Sienna remarked , her voice cool . " That's no easy journey . " " Wasn't a problem , Miss Enna . I'm with you all the way . " Sienna rose to her full height , towering over Reno like an adult over a kid . " We're going to the company . " Then she said to Lana , " Lana , you've got your own plate to handle . " " Yes , Miss Enna . " Lana gave a crisp nod . Reno stuck her tongue out at Lana , earning a sharp , quick warning- " Don't push your luck . " But Reno just brushed it off . " Come on , Lana . You smell too good . I'm coming over tonight ." Lana looked the other way , paying her no mind . Reno flashed one last sweet smile , and then skipped off after Sienna. Linda had been locked in that room all night without food and water . Every time she tried to sleep , a shrill noise would blast through . Rats and centipedes scurried across the floor , and the temperature kept shifting , chilly one minute , stuffy and warm the next . Worn out body and soul , she spent the night terrified . Now she didn't even have the strength to cry or scream , just slapping weakly at the door and croaking , " Let me out . " At noon , Vivian returned home . As she walked past that room , she caught the faint , half - dead voice . Curious what was going on , she reached for the door . At that very moment , the butler came hurrying over and stopped her . " Miss Vivian , " the butler said , " Miss Sienna has given strict orders . No one can let Ms. Lambert out without her permission . " Vivian froze and then asked in confusion , " The one locked in there is Linda ? " The butler nodded . Shock crossed Vivian's face . Then a deep satisfaction settled in . That same room had been her prison countless times . But now , the tables had turned . " Sienna's right , " she said . " Don't let her out . Let her starve for two days first , then toss her some scraps. " That was exactly how Linda had grounded down her pride and spirit back then . Hearing that , Linda started slamming her fists against the door . " Vivian , you bitch . How dare you treat me like this ? Just wait till my daughter gets back . She'll make you regret it . " Vivian had almost forgotten Linda's precious daughter . But she wasn't that cowardly girl anymore and sure as hell wasn't taking this lying down . Making up her mind , she turned to the butler , sneering , " Still got so much fight in her ? Make it three days without food , then . " Linda was shocked and furious . " You can't do this to me . I'm your stepmother ! You rotten little bitch , " A cold glint flashed in Vivian's eyes . " Linda , don't play dumb . You did the same to me before . " Linda choked on her words . When she first married into the Hart family , she had invented every excuse to lock Vivian in this very room , leaving her to starve for days . Never in a million years had she thought the tables would turn like this . 2/3 At Hart Corporation , Aiden dropped a bombshell . He said he was stepping down as CEO , and his daughter would take over . The news left everyone stunned . They all knew his ex - wife's daughter had been kicked out of the family ages ago . These days , the only one he doted on was his current wife's little princess . They started wondering if his smart stepdaughter would be the new boss . But then someone plucked up the courage and asked , " Mr. Hart , which daughter are you talking about ? " " My eldest daughter , Sienna Hart , " Aiden announced , dead serious .