Chapter 39 Sophie and her parents had once lived a life of luxury , looking down on everyone from their high position . But now , they had lost everything overnight and could only afford to rent a run - down apartment . Sophie listened silently as her parents kept blaming her , not saying a word in her own defense . She had called every single person in her contacts , yet no one was willing to help . She couldn't help but wonder who was behind all this . First came the complete split from the main Quinn family . Then the ruthless attacks came one after another . Within just twenty - four hours , their company fell apart , leaving them with nothing . Out of options , Sophie went back to the main Quinn family's villa . She waited outside the gates until midnight when Miles finally came home . The moment she saw him , she ran up and called his name . Miles paused , his expression cold . " What are you doing here ? " After all his years of support , she had turned out to be a viper . He had already shown mercy by not crushing her completely . " Miles , I know I messed up , " Sophie pleaded , voice cracking . " Please help me . I've got no one else to turn to . " Miles didn't even look at her . " Sophie , if you had any shame left , you wouldn't be standing here . Your greed and selfishness brought you exactly what you deserved . Now get out of my sight . " Securing the Quinn family's partnership with SIE Corporation had cost him years of hard work . And Sophie had almost ruined everything . As far as he was concerned , that kind of betrayal didn't deserve a second chance . Sophie hung her head , tears streaming down her face . " Miles , I know I failed you , " she choked out . " But please , just tell me who is behind this . I swear I haven't made enemies with anyone else . " She desperately needed to hear any name but his . Miles narrowed his eyes . ' Haven't made enemies ? You've burned bridges with half the city . And now you're messing with my business . ' His lip curled in disgust . ' The nerve of you saying that .' As he turned to go , Sophie's knees hit the ground with a heavy thud . " Miles , please ! " Sophie begged . " We're family . Blood should count for something . Just tell me who's behind all this . At least let me know why my life's being ruined . " All she wanted was to know who had destroyed her . Miles drew a slow breath , his voice turning razor - sharp . " Sophie , answer me straight . If you've never gone after anyone , how do you explain what you did to Vivian three years back ? " His eyes locked onto hers . " You ruined her career completely . Don't pretend you don't know . " Sophie's voice died in her throat , her pupils contracting like a startled cat's . ' Vivian ? No way . Since when did she have that kind of pull ? ' Miles spoke with winter in his voice . " You did this to yourself . Mason's still sitting in a jail cell . Haven't you even wondered why ? " Sophie would sooner blame Miles for her ruin than believe Vivian could do this . That woman was nothing , just some trash she had never bothered with before . Three years ago , Sophie had watched with disgust as Vivian kept chasing after Mason . The Harts were nothing but worthless trash in her view , completely unfit to marry into the Quinn family . They weren't even worth acknowledging . So Sophie took every chance to make Vivian's life miserable . Seeing the disbelief still frozen on her face , Miles delivered the final blow . " Junior Quinn Group now belongs to the Hart family ." Sophie's eyes flew open wide in shock , her mind blank and body locked rigid . " No. That cannot be true . The Hart family could never have done this . " She opened her mouth to demand answers , but Miles had already turned his back . The heavy gates crashed shut behind him with a sound like a death knell . Left alone in the cold wind , Sophie's thoughts spiraled . ' The Harts had no power . Aiden was a complete failure . ' She refused to believe that of all people , Vivian was the reason for her ruin . Then , out of nowhere , her mother's warning came back to her . " Vivian's sister is back . That woman isn't someone to mess with . " Sophie mouthed the words " Vivian's sister " silently to herself . With trembling hands , Sophie pulled out her phone and searched . The results flooded in , [ Hart Corporation under new leadership - Miss Enna signs 1/2 permanent partnership with SIE Corporation , marking a new era ) . ' No , this is impossible . I worked my fingers to the bone to get that SIE deal . How did the Harts just waltz in and grab it like nothing ? Does Vivian's sister know people at SIE ? ' Sophie clenched her fists . Sophie stumbled home in a daze . Red - hot anger blurred her vision , her whole body trembling with rage . 'Why the Harts ? That trash family I always laughed at . That worthless bunch I never gave a second thought . ' The shame hit her like a physical blow , stripping her bare . Her parents couldn't accept the news either . Mrs. Quinn stood up and said , " The Harts still owe us a marriage . Once Mason marries Vivian , we'll get everything back ." Mr. Quinn nodded eagerly . 'Aiden is spineless . Sweet - talk him a little and he'll fold like paper ! With this plan in mind , the couple scraped together their last remaining money to bail their son out of jail . At the Hart residence , Linda's eyes snapped open the moment the butler and the doctor left . Her dramatic faint had been all an act . 'A full day without food or water ? That Sienna bitch is trying to kill me , ' she seethed inwardly . The second she got hold of a phone , she called her daughter , sobbing about how she had suffered . " Come home now , " she cried . " Make that wretch pay . " Jocelyn Hart's grip tightened around her phone as her mother's sobs filled her ears . ' Vivian you bitch ! How dare you lay a finger on my mother ? You're dead ! ' When the scalding water hit her skin , Jocelyn jerked her feet up with a yell . " Too damn hot ! " Her foot lashed out , kicking the basin so hard that Amber toppled backward onto the floor . Tears instantly flooded Amber's eyes , her delicate , doll - like face only fueling Jocelyn's fury . " Jocelyn , I'm sorry . I'll get fresh water right away , " she stammered , biting her trembling lip . Chapter 40