Chapter 160:

Brandon gave a nod in return and focused his gaze on Myron, his eyes quietly searching for answers.

“I’m just here with my siblings to see what’s happening,” Myron replied in a straightforward tone.

Jayceon chimed in right away, his voice bubbling with excitement. “I heard Serena—the star of the last charity auction—is performing. I just had to check it out, so I dragged Adriana along. Of course, she gets annoyed with me easily…” He shot Adriana a wounded look.

Then, with a playful grin, Jayceon continued, “So I made sure to bring Myron, too. That way, Adriana had no choice but to tag along. Hehe… ouch!”

Jayceon wore a mischievous grin until his sister reached over and gave him a poke on the forehead.

Adriana offered a polite smile and said, “Mr. Watson, he’s always this way. You can just ignore him.”

Brandon took it all in stride, knowing full well that Jayceon’s playful side was common knowledge. The Elliott family had a reputation for being both disciplined and very close. In their case, having a lighthearted little brother was almost a blessing, especially when compared to the ongoing drama in the Evans family.

Noticing the group gathered together, Vivian stepped forward to join them. She kept her style soft and refined, and this time, she wore the pendant from the charity gala—the gleaming 6-carat ruby pendant.

Vivian greeted the two Elliott brothers with a friendly smile. “Hello, Myron. Hello, Jayceon.” Then, she turned her attention to Adriana and added, “Adriana, you look wonderful today.”

Adriana felt a flash of surprise and annoyance. In her mind, Vivian was always good at making herself look charming in public, but the way Vivian addressed her didn’t sit well with her. Most people addressed her as “Miss Elliott,” and she barely knew Vivian outside of these social events, so they were clearly not close enough to use first names.

Still, given Vivian’s fragile health, Adriana decided not to make an issue of it. She gave a small nod in reply, and the rest of the group did the same, motivated by both respect for Brandon and the Elliott family’s values, as well as awareness of Vivian’s condition.

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The group shared a few more words before everyone settled into their seats, with little conversation after that.

Out of sight from the others, Vivian’s lips curled into a faint smile as she glanced at a dimly lit corner. A discreet “OK” sign caught her eye, and she allowed herself a moment of satisfaction.

Everything seemed to be falling into place just as she had hoped.

Vivian turned to Brandon with a look of polite gratitude, her voice carefully measured. “Brandon, I honestly didn’t think you’d make time to be here today. It really means a lot to me.”

Brandon answered with a simple nod, which seemed to satisfy Vivian. After exchanging a few words, she excused herself and made her way backstage to prepare for the show.

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