The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 512

Vivica remembered now; he had said that.

"From what we've seen so far, their remorse is genuine, and so is their desire to make it up to you. You haven't lost anything by taking one step back."

Vivica smiled, a hint of playful complaint in her tone. "No matter what I do, you always find a way to justify it, to ease my doubts and indecision. How come I never noticed before what a smooth-talker you are?"

A touch of pride crossed Joseph's handsome face. "I don't smooth-talk anyone. I only speak the truth."

"Ha!" Vivica didn't believe him for a second. If this wasn't sweet-talking, what was? And he wouldn't even admit it.

Back in the car, Joseph started driving toward a scenic spot they had planned to visit. Along the way, Vivica received a call from Quintina Christie.

"Hello, Quintina."

"Vivica, are you back in Riverdale yet?" Quintina asked.

Quintina had been stuck at the hospital over the New Year holiday, working herself to the bone. Now that she finally had a day off, she wanted to meet up with her best friend and give Chaim his New Year's gift.

Vivica's tone dropped slightly. "No, we're still in Sydville. We'll probably head back just before work starts again."

"Staying that long? Sounds like things are going smoothly then. Have you officially reconciled with them?"

After all, if the meeting had been unpleasant or awkward, they would have come back much sooner.

"We haven't officially reconciled, but they're in trouble. I thought since we're already here, I should help them out."

Vivica hadn't told her friend about any of this. It wasn't that she didn't trust her, but she felt she was being too soft-hearted and spineless. She was afraid that with Quintina's fiery personality, she'd just get angry and lecture her.

Vivica was happy for her. "Really? It's confirmed?"

"The official transfer order hasn't been issued yet, but the paperwork is all processed. Otherwise, the department head wouldn't have talked to me." Quintina laughed. "I really have your Mr. Baird to thank this time, and Harvey too. I was thinking, when you get back, I'll treat everyone to dinner. We can get together with Harvey, have a little New Year's celebration. I still haven't given Chaim his gift money."

Vivica, sitting in the back with Chaim, glanced at the man driving. "Quintina's job transfer went through," she said quietly. "She says to thank you."

Joseph, focused on the road, just grunted in acknowledgment. "Mm." He always had a detached attitude toward things that didn't directly concern him.

Vivica knew his personality and didn't press the matter, continuing her conversation with her friend. "It was mostly Harvey's doing. Since we're not back yet, you should just treat Harvey."

"No way, it would be so awkward to have dinner alone with him."

Hearing this, a knowing smile spread across Vivica's face. "What's there to be awkward about? Unless your intentions aren't entirely pure."