Chapter 30 Juliette , Do You Think You're Too Good for Me ? That sentence landed like a slap across Vivienne's face . What did Juliette give him ? A huge betrayal - and time in prison ! And I ? I stayed by his side for three whole years , helping him heal and forget the past . Back when we were overseas , things between us had been going just fine . Why , after coming back to Newton , the moment Juliette showed up , did all my three years of effort go up in smoke ? Yet her upbringing wouldn't allow her to lash out at a time like this . " Thanks for letting me know . Here , this is your reward . " Vivienne pulled out a few hundred- dollar bills from her wallet and stuffed them into the kind stranger's hand . Then she helped Gavin into the car by herself . The car sped down the road - not to the Sinclair residence , but to a hotel . " Jules ... why did you leave me ? Ten years ... ten years of love - what does that mean to you ? What makes you think he's better than me ? Do you know how many times I got drunk over you ? Do you know how much I wanted a future for us ? " Even after Gavin was laid down on the bed , he kept rambling on and on . He didn't know - every word from his mouth was like a knife , stabbing straight into Vivienne's heart , tearing it apart . Vivienne let herself fall onto Gavin's body , no longer holding back . " Gavin , you're in pain - but have you ever thought about how I feel ? You waited for Juliette to grow up ... but did you notice the girl who watched you for ten whole years ? I gave it everything I had and removed every obstacle to reach you - I won't let anyone ruin my life . So what if you love Juliette ? As long as you stay with me , that's enough . We still have time . I'll find a way to make you fall for me . Tonight ... just treat me as Juliette , okay ? " Vivienne's pale hands traced the man's brows , his high nose bridge , and his Adam's apple . Her lips pressed down on his , lingering , pressing in . Clothes from both of them lay scattered across the floor . At a café , Vivienne stirred her coffee , her peach - blossom eyes dark and unreadable , a hidden sharpness lurking beneath . It had been three days since Gavin got drunk . That morning , when he woke up , I pretended to be calm and kind , telling him it was fine - that I knew he hadn't meant to hurt me , and we could just forget it happened . I thought , since I'd already lowered myself this much , surely Gavin would at least give me a title , right ? But who knew - he didn't give me anything at all ! " Vivienne , why did you call me out ? " While Vivienne was still in a daze , a woman had already taken a seat across from her . Hearing her voice , Vivienne came back to herself and offered a gentle smile . " Celine , we're good friends . Can't I ask you out just to chat ? " " Spare me . Do you have any idea what trouble you caused me ? Last time I followed your suggestion and had my cousin cause trouble for Juliette - turns out the one who got fired was my cousin ! And because of that , she's now permanently banned from working in medicine or pharmaceuticals . Her whole career is over ! Her family made a huge scene at our house , and now we don't talk anymore . My parents scolded me so badly . " Celine said , clearly upset . " Celine , that's not fair . How is that my fault ? If anything , Juliette's the one who caused you all that , " Vivienne corrected her . " We went through so much effort and still couldn't touch her . Don't you feel wronged ? If it weren't for her , maybe you'd have ended up with that senior from college . Old grudges and new ones - are you really going to just let it go ? " Vivienne asked in a cold voice . Celine bit her lip . " What else can I do ? " " Your birthday's coming up soon - why not invite Juliette over to your place ? " Vivienne gave her idea . " What ? I can't stand her , and you want me to invite her into my home ? That's just asking for trouble ! " Celine said . Vivienne got up and sat beside Celine , leaning in to whisper a few words in her ear . " You really found that man ? Fine . Got it . This is going to be a great show . I'll be ready . This time , I'll avenge my cousin ," Celine declared firmly . Inside Sphere Corporation , Juliette was working as usual , organizing files , when Farren came over to her . " Yes ? " Juliette looked up and asked . " Mr. Samuel wants to see you in his office . " Farren said . Juliette raised a brow , then stood up and headed to Samuel's office . " Farren , did Juliette get in trouble again ? " A gossipy coworker asked . " I have no idea . I'll tell you once she's back from the office , " Farren said with a small smile . Soon , the two arrived at Samuel's office . Farren knocked and entered . " Mr. Samuel , I brought her ." " Mhm . " Samuel got up from his chair and went over to the bar in his office , made a cup of chrysanthemum tea , and placed it on the table . " Jules , come have a seat ." " Okay . " Juliette sat down obediently . Farren frowned slightly . At first , I thought Juliette had caused some trouble and Mr. Samuel was going to punish her - but now it didn't seem that way . " Have you studied traditional medicine before ? " Samuel asked directly , not beating around the bush . Juliette nodded . " Just a little ." " I knew it . That suggestion you made the other day - spot on . I replaced cinnabar with Silktree bark based on your idea , and the results were incredible - safer too ! Juliette , you're a talented young woman . You have courage, and you stand your ground . I admire that . I don't want to miss out on someone like you . I want to ask - would you like to be my apprentice ? " Samuel looked at her with appreciation . Farren couldn't sit still . I had always been Mr. Samuel's little apprentice , and he treated me especially well . Now that Juliette was being brought in - what did that make me ? She quickly spoke up , " Mr. Samuel , this isn't really appropriate . Juliette is ... deaf ." " So what ? I can cure that ! " Samuel said confidently . Then he turned to Juliette . " Jules , what do you say ? Are you willing ? " In his mind , there was no way she'd say no . Everyone outside probably dreamed of becoming his apprentice . " Mr. Samuel , thank you for your kindness , but I can't accept ." " What ? " Samuel stared at her in confusion . I thought she was smart , but now she seemed ... not so smart . Did she not know who I , Samuel , was and the reputation I held both domestically and internationally ? " Juliette , do you think you're too good for me ? " Samuel's tone sank slightly . " No , I know your reputation . At just fifty , you're already the top in your field in Cruonia . I admire you deeply . But I already have a teacher - and a student should not serve two masters . I hope you'll understand , " Juliette replied with calm respect . By my estimate , my master ... should be getting out of prison soon . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!