CHAPTER 22 Land?
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Isabelle's expression shifted instantly, panic flashing in her eyes.

“Vincent… is she really from the Fairchild family?” she asked nervously.

Vincent gave a bitter smile. “Not just from the family. From the look of it, she’s the heir—Dr. Fairchild’s one and only granddaughter.”

Isabelle fell silent, her face stiffening with unease.

The Fairchilds were a top-tier, elite family. If things really got ugly, the Carter family wouldn't even be on their radar.

Vivian didn’t spare her a glance. Instead, she turned to Mariya and said calmly, “You must be Karvel’s ex—President Mariya, right?”

“I am,” Mariya replied, keeping her voice steady.

“Then let me be direct,” Vivian said coolly. “You seem like a smart woman, so I won’t sugarcoat it.”

“Your mother and your brother? Not a single word they say is worth believing.”

“At the time, your dear little brother pulled a knife on Karvel and tried to force him into something. When that didn’t work, he went in for a slash.”

“Oh, and your mom? Ninety
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