The Stand-In Who Burned the Script novel Chapter 527

Vincent chuckled. "You can formally lodge a complaint. I'll gladly teach him a lesson for you."

"No way. You're not allowed to bully him."

"Already defending him, are we?"

Vincent sighed dramatically. "I suppose it's true what they say—girls always side with their men once they grow up."

"Stop it." Vivian laughed, idly spinning in her desk chair. She was struggling to figure out how to broach the subject when the man on the line spoke softly. "Alright, tell me. Did you run into some trouble?"

Vivian never called him just to chat.

If she was reaching out, something was definitely wrong.

"Can't I just miss you and want to catch up?"

"That's not what you used to say." Vincent's voice was lazy and easygoing. "You used to say that true bonds don't require constant maintenance."

"..."

Vivian pinched the bridge of her nose in defeat.

"Alright, I admit it. I need a favor."

"I'm listening."

Having boarded his flight and settled into his seat, Vincent checked his watch. "I can give you about twenty minutes."

Vivian didn't beat around the bush and quickly ran through her project proposal.

"I need you to keep an eye on the permit approvals. I need to secure the exclusive execution and protection rights for that specific mountain range."

That way, she could completely cordon off the area.

Ostensibly, it was for the safety and production quality of the show.

It would also serve as a massive promotional boost for the local tourism board, so normally, the authorities wouldn't reject it.

Vincent fell silent for a moment, instantly catching the scent of something unusual. "Vivian, are you planning something?"

Vivian stopped spinning her chair. She didn't say a word.

"That mountain range is exactly where Sylvia had her accident."

Her expression remained totally blank, though her breathing grew shallow. Vincent continued, "I know you've been carrying a secret all these years. But Vivian, sometimes saying things out loud makes the burden lighter. I will help you, and the Vaughan family will always have your back."

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