Chapter 8 " Who is that ? She's gorgeous , " one of the guests asked . " You don't know ? That's Vivian Hart , the second daughter . She's engaged to Mason Quinn , " another replied . " She's beautiful , " the guest exclaimed . " I heard she moved out a long time ago ." Amid the murmurs of the crowd , Vivian walked straight to Aiden , ignoring Mason and his parents completely . " I'm back , " she announced . " I'm here to collect my things from my old room . " Linda moved to take her hand , but Vivian coldly sidestepped her , " What's the matter ? " Linda's smile froze . " Vivian , dear , " she said , recovering quickly . " I know you have your issues with me , but you and your father are family . You shouldn't be so cold . And what's this about taking things ? This is your home . You can come back and live here anytime you want . " Vivian's eyes filled with scorn . Come back anytime ? She sneered inside . They were the ones who had kicked her out seven years ago . This house belonged to her mother , and now these squatters had taken it over . Before , she was weak and powerless . But things were different now . Sienna was back . And she had told her that even if she burned the world down , she would be there to help her rebuild . 20 " Family ? " Vivian summoned her courage , conquering her fear , her voice ringing with newfound strength . " What family are you to me ? A mistress . You were the ones who threw me out seven years ago , and now you have the nerve to say such things ? Have you no shame ? I'm embarrassed for you . " Linda was shocked . The usually timid Vivian had actually talked back . Her eyes flashed , and she clung to Aiden's arm . " Darling , I knew it , " she said , playing the victim . " Vivian doesn't like me . I should just go . I don't want to be in your way . " " Vivian , how dare you speak to Linda like that ? " Aiden's anger flared . " Apologize to her right now , or you'll regret it . " Vivian laughed bitterly . " Are you going to hit me again ? Go on , then . Hit me ! " Aiden was seething , but with the Quinns and a few friends present , he had to maintain some composure . Mrs. Quinn had always looked down on the Harts . She swirled the red wine in her glass , giving Vivian a disdainful look . " I've never seen such an ill - mannered girl , " she said . " The moment she returns , she starts arguing with her parents . Vivian , the Quinn family has no place for someone like you ." Aiden panicked . He couldn't lose this marriage alliance . " She's just a child , she doesn't know any better , " he said with a nervous laugh . " I'll teach her . It won't happen again ." With that , he quickly turned to Mason , " Mason , my boy , you and Vivian have been engaged for three years now . When should we expect a wedding ? " Before Mason could speak , his mother cut in . " Frankly , the Hart family isn't worthy of us Quinns . You know our position . If it weren't for my son taking pity on Vivian , there wouldn't even be an engagement . " She sneered , tilting her head arrogantly as she glanced at Vivian . " And let me be clear : if she wants to be a Quinn daughter- in - law , she'll need to master the arts , manage the household , and serve her in - laws properly . In a family like ours , marriage doesn't mean monogamy . If Mason finds other women he fancies , Vivian is not to interfere or cause a scene ." 1/2 7:37 pm * Chapter 8 Aiden nodded eagerly . " Of course , of course . " Mason stood nearby , a smug smile playing on his lips as he watched Vivian . His condescending gaze said it all : this was her place to grovel , and he held the power to discard her - so she'd better stay in line . " After the wedding , Vivian will quit her job , " Mrs. Quinn continued coldly . " She'll represent the Quinns and stay out of the public eye . She must give me a grandson soon , and any daughter will be a failure . Her job is to serve my son : dress him , feed him , bathe him . That's the bare minimum . " " Naturally , " Aiden agreed . " Of course she should center her life around her husband . "