Chapter 480
The police had even found this woman's fingerprints on the rooftop.
And at the chocolate boutique, purchase records confirmed her order history.
It was all too perfect.
If Sarah hadn't seen Vivian with her own eyes, hadn't heard her cold confession that day-perhaps she, too, would
have believed it.
Mrs. Mendes let out a bitter laugh, her expression vacant.
"| told you before-no one can fight against capital. People like us could struggle for a lifetand still never
reach their heights. For them, crushing us is as easy as stepping on an ant.
"Even when the evidence is laid bare, they'll always have someone ready to take the fall."
Her voice was hoarse, empty.
Perhaps, before, her reluctance to speak had been instinctive self-preservation.
But now, when she had finally found the courage to seek justice-she realized how naive she had been.
Sarah shook her head, her voice quiet but firm.
"It's because they are rotten to the core-so cruel they can erase a life without hesitation. So powerful they can
use another life to shield their own."
She had expected this.
From the racecourse incident to Tina Mendes' death, everything traced back to Vivian.
"Mrs. Mendes, | won't give up."
On the way home, Sarah's phone rang.
"Miss Sanders, | found what you were looking for. I've sent the information to your email."
"Good. I'll transfer the money shortly."
After hanging up, Sarah opened her inbox.
A single unread message.
She clicked on it.
As she read through the details, everything becclear.
At home, Melvin sat at the table, a deep frown etched on his face as he studied a document.
"Melvin? What's wrong?" Sarah asked as she stepped inside.
Melvin immediately closed the file, his expression turning neutral.
"It's nothing. You're back. What did Mrs. Mendes say?"
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"Someone took the fall for her. She's helpless. But I'm not giving up."
Sarah's gaze sharpened.
"Just now-what was that document you hid? Tellthe truth. Is it about the company?"
Melvin hesitated for a second before shaking his head.
"No, it's just minor company matters. Nothing serious. I'll handle it."
Sarah's expression darkened.
"Melvin, I'm not a child anymore. Stop treatinglike I'm three."
Sarah had seen Melvin remain composed even in the face of major company crises. There was no way he would
be this troubled over something minor.
Melvin let out a soft chuckle. "No matter how old you get, you'll always be a kid to me. But really, it's nothing
serious-the wine supply deal for the resort island fell through."
"Melvin, tellthe truth," Sarah said, her expression darkening.
Melvin finally relented. "It's not just the resort island. Our long-twine supplier has refused to renew our
contract. Every new winery and supplier we've approached has also turned us down."
"Why?"
"The Wilsons."
Just those two words made Sarah fall silent.
The Wilsons couldn't interfere with all of Sanders Group's business sectors, but when it cto wine, they held
significant influence.
And just earlier, the news had already reported that Zachary had accompanied Vivian back to her family home.
Whether he was meeting her parents or not, no one knew—but what was clear was that the Wilson and Reynolds
families were too closely intertwined.
With no pressure from the Reynolds family to keep them in check, the Wilsons were free to dominate East Coast.
"What about international suppliers? Can't we import from abroad?"
She had taken bold risks in the past-this wouldn't be the first tshe found another way forward.
Chapter 481
Melvin shook his head. "It's useless. The top wineries produce limited quantities of wine each year, and they've
already been snatched up by suppliers. The contracts are signed before the bottles even leave the vineyards."
The global wine market was massive, but true premium wine had always been in short supply. Beyond vintage
limitations, quality was another key factor.
"So what can we do?" Sarah asked.
"There's one last opportunity. In two days, St. Ritz Hotel is hosting a wine-tasting gala. It'll bring together winery
owners from all over. This is our chance," Melvin said seriously.
Sarah nodded in understanding.
The gala wasn't just a major event for East Coast-top sommeliers and vineyard representatives from all over the
country would attend.
Among them would be powerful figures who weren't afraid of the Wilsons. This was Sanders Group's only shot.
Otherwise, they'd have to abandon this sector entirely.
St. Ritz Hotel, 7pm.
The entrance road to hotel was lined with rows of golden-hued streetlights, illuminating the collection of luxury
vehicles parked along the curb.
Tonight, the entire front of the hotel was packed with gleaming, high-end cars- McLarens, Porsches, Ferraris.
Vehicles rarely seen on the streets were now clustered together, as if competing to elevate the event's prestige.
The red carpet stretched from the grand fountain at the hotel entrance all the way inside, flanked on both sides
by towering floral arrangements.
A sleek black car pulled up at the entrance.
Sarah and Melvin stepped out.
She took Melvin's arm as they walked toward the hotel.
Melvin was dressed in a tailored black suit, exuding effortless elegance, while Sarah wore a form-fitting mermaid
gown that accentuated her curves, radiating charm and sophistication.
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She stepped onto the red carpet, her movements graceful.
But due to her lack of experience in high heels, she nearly stumbled at first.
Melvin steadied her immediately, his hand firm on her arm.
Once inside, she adjusted, finding her rhythm and regaining the confident, natural stride she once possessed.
The two walked through the entrance together as the hotel's security team opened the glass doors for them.
The scene behind the glass doors seemed to freeze for a moment, capturing a dazzling tableau of luxury and
refinement.
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The deep red liquid swirled in delicate glasses, forming elegant curves as it clung
to the glass-a mark of richness and sophistication.
On the staircase, men and women beamed at one another, engaging in conversations about the latest gossip or
sharing dry, unfunny jokes that still managed to draw polite laughter.
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The moment Sarah entered, many eyes turned toward them.