Chapter 182: Chapter 182

A few people agreed to meet downstairs. However, Sean Carter was nowhere to be seen.

Suddenly, the Quinn Family villa became lively. A group of people blocked the newly arrived nanny car, making it impenetrable.

Tom Quinn and Amanda Warren stood at the door, puzzled, watching the crowd swarm toward the nanny car parked on the road.

"Who’s inside? And why are there so many reporters today? Did you invite them?" Tom Quinn furrowed his brow and looked at Amanda Warren beside him.

Even Amanda was startled by the situation in front of her. The reporters were hired in advance by the old lady, aiming to capture how the family dedicated themselves to Sienna’s birthday banquet.

They tried hard to create a harmonious scene.

But the reporters in front of them weren’t the ones Amanda invited.

"The reporters Mom asked for are all inside; these people aren’t mine."

"Not you?" Tom Quinn’s greasy flesh trembled slightly, his eyes a bit displeased—who could possibly put on such a big show? Isn’t this stealing the spotlight from the Quinn Family? ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ NovєlFіre.net

The nanny car was parked in front of the Quinn Family villa, but the people inside were slow to get out. Reporters held microphones and cameras, frantically filming the nanny car, surrounding it tightly.

Vera Yates’ pale face showed terror as she looked at the crowd outside the car, unable to find any escape route.

"Why... why are there so many reporters here?"

Miles Grant stroked his smooth chin, his gentle eyes lightly smiling as he looked at the two and said, "I’m just a doctor, but I’m piggybacking on your buzz. Am I going to make the news because of this?"

Landon Lawson glanced fiercely at Miles Grant and squinted at the people outside the window.

"Why are there so many reporters here?" Landon Lawson suddenly turned his head to look at Vera Yates sitting behind, his expressionless face making it hard to read his true thoughts.

Vera Yates opened her small mouth, her rosy lips unable to form words for a long time, her charming long eyes filled with disbelief.

"Stephen... are you doubting me?"

Miles Grant frowned as he looked at the two and was ready to speak, but Landon Lawson extended his hand to interrupt him.

"Miles, I want to hear her say it herself." Ever since he discovered that Vera Yates had placed the monitor, he felt this person was always unfathomable.

If Vera Yates had been honest that day, Landon Lawson truly wanted to hear her explanation, but even then, Vera Yates was utterly seamless.

If he hadn’t found the discarded computer, Landon Lawson wouldn’t have believed it was Vera Yates who did it.

But the day Landon Lawson deliberately confronted her, Vera Yates’ acting was so impressive that even someone as experienced as him was fooled by her performance.

"So can you tell me what’s really going on outside?" Landon Lawson asked, dark-faced, pointing out the window.

Tears fell from Vera Yates’ eyes like a collapsing dam, streaming down intensely.

"I haven’t had any announcements for many days now. Because of you and Sienna’s issues, I’ve had no roles in the industry. How could I control these reporters?"

Landon Lawson squinted at Vera Yates, trying to see through her eyes.

Vera Yates’ eyes were misted over with tears, as if covered by a thin fog.

Miles Grant couldn’t stand seeing Vera Yates shed tears.

Gazing seriously at Landon Lawson, he said, "Would Vera use this matter to deceive you? In all these years, she’s never lied to anyone."

Landon Lawson withdrew his gaze, softly saying, "Let’s go down."

Vera Yates gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, sniffling softly, her body trembling as she strived to present herself better. But deep down, she worried; did Landon Lawson discover something? Or did Sienna tell him something?

No matter what, Vera Yates would never admit it.

As Miles Grant got out of the car, he purposely glanced back at Vera Yates, his brows briefly furrowing.

Sitting in the car, Vera Yates took a deep breath, realizing her goal had not only failed to reach but also dissatisfied Landon Lawson. Yet how should she face those reporters outside?

Suddenly, the car door opened, revealing Landon Lawson standing at the entrance, his eyes as indifferent as always, devoid of any excess emotion.

A hand stretched out before her; Vera Yates raised her head, looking at Landon Lawson, her eyes smiled into a beautiful curve. She knew that after so many years, how could Landon Lawson really doubt her?

Even if she did make a mistake, her status was still above Sienna’s.

Today was Sienna’s birthday, and a man bringing his current girlfriend to attend his ex-wife’s birthday banquet was bound to lead to plentiful gossip in tomorrow’s news.

She proactively covered his hand with hers, their hands entwined together, with the reporters nearby capturing the moment frantically, their exclamations audible amidst clicking shutters.

Miles Grant stood nearby, withdrawing his outstretched hand; he was about to help Vera Yates out of the car. But seeing Landon Lawson extend his hand, Miles Grant knew his presence was unnecessary.

Vera Yates probably wanted to see Landon Lawson more, as his hand was likely to be used for unseemly purposes only.

Especially when seeing Vera Yates’ smile, Miles Grant scoffed at himself; to her, the only person worth looking at over the years was always Landon Lawson.

Vera Yates held onto Landon Lawson’s arm as she got out of the car, with reporters around them constantly snapping photos. Miles Grant walked alone behind the two, watching their backs with eyes slightly flickering.

Standing beside Landon Lawson, Vera Yates wore a signature smile, brightly nodding to the people around her.

Expressionless, Landon Lawson walked ahead, which was his typical demeanor, long familiar to everyone.

Tom Quinn and Amanda Warren exchanged glances, both seeing shock in each other’s eyes; hadn’t Landon Lawson said before that he always wanted to protect Sienna? So why was he here with Vera Yates?

Could it be they’ve broken up?

If that were the case, indeed it would be desirable.

"President Lawson, I really didn’t expect you to come." Tom Quinn graciously approached, smiling at him, his lips almost unable to contain his smile.

Landon Lawson nodded calmly, not caring much for polite social remarks.

Amanda Warren looked at Vera Yates standing beside Landon Lawson, her regal face filled with smiles. "President Lawson came along with his girlfriend Miss Vance, it seems their relationship is still strong."

Vera Yates glanced at Landon Lawson, seeing him frown slightly but not refuting since there were so many reporters around.