Chapter 46

The concert lasted over three hours before it ended.

Except for a brief break for the lucky-audience drawing, Vivian barely rested the whole time.

For three hours, she sang dozens of songs, and she delivered every one of them flawlessly.

It had to be said: even though Jack wasn't her fan, he couldn't help being impressed by her professionalism.

No wonder she was so famous.

After the concert ended, Jack and Vivian were taken by the staff to the underground parking garage.

After waiting about ten minutes, Vivian arrived.

The stage glamour was gone now. She'd changed into simple casual clothes: a plain white T-shirt with denim shorts that showed off her long legs. The heavy stage makeup was gone too, replaced by light, natural makeup. A few damp strands of hair clung to her slender neck. She looked fresh and casual, and still somehow effortlessly sexy.

When she saw Jack, Vivian's eyes lit up for a brief moment. Then she put on a calm face and strolled over at an unhurried pace.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Her voice was slightly hoarse after singing for three hours, but it was still pleasant to hear.

"Vivian!" The moment Sophia saw her, she rushed over, eyes sparkling with excitement, clutching the autographed album Vivian had given her.

Vivian smiled at Sophia, but a hint of hostility rose in her eyes without her meaning to.

She could tell Sophia and Jack were unusually close, and it made Vivian jealous and uneasy.

"Do you two know each other?" Vivian asked Sophia casually, even though her eyes stayed on Jack. "I noticed your seats were next to each other."

"Yes." Sophia nodded quickly. "He's my brother."

Hearing that Jack was Sophia's brother, Vivian instinctively let out a quiet sigh of relief. The wariness in her eyes vanished, replaced by a gentle smile.

"Well then. Let's get going."

The three of them got into the car.

Vivian hadn't brought a driver. She chose to drive herself, so it was just the three of them inside.

"Wow."

After Sophia got in, she couldn't help letting out a soft "wow." It wasn't that she'd never seen luxury cars before. She was just curious about Vivian's obviously customized ride.

"Vivian, your car is so cool," Sophia said excitedly.

"It's alright." Vivian smiled lightly, but her eyes flicked to Jack in the back seat through the rearview mirror.

Then the car started up, eased out of the parking garage, and merged into the bustling nightlife of Viridis State.

"Are you guys thirsty?" Vivian asked suddenly. "I have water here."

As she spoke, she grabbed a bottle from beside the driver's seat and handed it to Jack in the back. Their fingers brushed.

It was only for a moment, but Vivian reacted as if she'd been jolted. Her face warmed, and she quickly pulled her hand back.

Then she grabbed another bottle and handed it to Sophia.

"Thanks."

Sophia took the water but didn't open it right away.

Her eyes moved back and forth between Vivian and Jack, suspicious.

Vivian was hiding it well, but Sophia still noticed she kept stealing glances at Jack.

Sophia narrowed her eyes, her instincts firing.

These two definitely have something going on.

Vivian and Jack's relationship was definitely not ordinary.

Just as Sophia was about to ask more, a deafening engine roar tore through the night from behind.

Sophia jumped and instinctively grabbed her seatbelt, twisting around to look.

In the rearview mirror, she saw more than twenty flashy, heavily modified motorcycles weaving through traffic, closing in with brazen aggression. Blue flames spat from their exhausts.

"It's the Speeding Gang!" Sophia's voice trembled slightly.

The Speeding Gang was one of the local gangs, a major force aside from the Sanchez family.

Vivian glanced into the rearview mirror, and her gentle expression darkened at once.

"Hold on tight," she said in a low voice, and she slammed the gas.

The car growled and surged forward. She didn't believe her car couldn't outrun a bunch of bikes.

As Vivian sped up, they opened some distance.

However, a red Ferrari suddenly appeared in front of them, blocking the lane.

Vivian had to brake hard. Within moments, the motorcycles behind caught up and completely boxed her in.

The Ferrari's doors rose upward, and a young man climbed out. He wore tight leather, his arms covered in tattoos. He took off his sunglasses, revealing eyes full of malice, and walked straight to Vivian's window.

He tapped lightly on the glass.

Vivian rolled the window down. Her eyes were cold, her voice sharp. "Who are you, and why are you blocking my car?"

The man's lips curled into a smile as he looked at her. "Don't be so cold, Ms. Roberts. I'm a fan of yours."

"My name is Robbie Smith."

Robbie's gaze roamed over Vivian without shame, possessive and lewd. "I was wondering if I'd have the honor of inviting Ms. Roberts to dinner with me."

"Sorry. I already have plans," Vivian said coolly, her expression detached. "Move."

"Already have plans?" Robbie glanced at Jack and Sophia in the back seat, dismissing them completely.

Then he looked back at Vivian. "Ms. Roberts, you might want to think carefully before you answer."

A sinister smile spread across his face, and his voice turned cold.

"In Viridis State, no woman refuses my invitation."

"Is that so?"

Vivian didn't even bother looking at him. Her eyes stayed icy as she replied bluntly, "Then I'll be the first."

Robbie's expression darkened instantly.

He hadn't expected Vivian to slap him down like that.

The pretense dropped from his face. He spoke coldly, "You're having this meal whether you want to or not. If you don't agree, my guys will keep tailing you until you do."

As Robbie finished speaking, the surrounding riders revved their engines in unison. The thunderous noise pressed in on Vivian like a threat.