Photo of Vivienne Sterling

"Do we really have to do this?" Vivienne asked quietly, she was in a miserable mood when the monster had woken her from her sleep. The unbearable woman had shoved a folder in her hand and told her to mesmerize every detail in an hour and left before she could even think about protesting.

"We don't have a choice Viv, mother has spoken and we will listen" Simeon replied. For now that is he thought.

"I don't understand why I have to go. If it's business then that's right up your alley not mine, I'm supposed to be in medical books" she said bitterly. Aspiring to be a doctor was no problem at all, if it was what she wanted to do but it was not. Vivienne longed for the day when she got to make her own decisions, the thought almost seemed impossible with the shadow that dwelled in the Sterling mansion.

"Just bear with it for now okay?" Simeon sighed.

Vivienne nodded then turned her gaze out of the window.

"Don't tell me you're pouting little sister, I thought you would've liked to spend a few hours with your older brother" the teasing tone of Simeon's voice made Vivienne smile.

"Of course but I'd rather we be alone than entertain other people for a change."

Simeon nodded "I understand what you mean, it's been too long since we've had a break from that woman."

Over two years to be exact. Since their father's disappearance their mother had taken what little control they had of their lives, she had stopped Levi from trying out for his school's football team, taken Vivienne out of her art class and made Simeon take an extra class to 'help' him out. The three never played outside; hell they never even owned a pair of jeans or cool t-shirts. It was always dresses and suits.

It was sad and frustrating not being able to have what other children did.

The Bentley came to a stop at the entrance of Apex; a five star hotel.

As Simeon got out he thanked Hudson then turned and helped his sister from the car.

"Let's get this over with...shall we sis?"

"We shall" Vivienne hooked her arm around her brother's and they made their way into the Apex.

It wasn't long before brother stared at the door of the potential business clients his mother wanted them to impress. Raising his fist Simeon gave three solid knocks, before waiting a moment for the door to open.

The first person they came into contact with was Alaric West.

Vivienne recognized him immediately, she had spent an hour remembering everything about him. Full name: Alaric Raymond West, Age: 27, second child of Kimberly and Donovan West. Occupation: architecture, hobbies include: playing tennis at a local club and running. He volunteers for tutoring art students when he's free.

As they siblings were ushered in Simeon noticed a girl coming toward him with a smirk on her face. She was Alaric's sister. Abigail Shae West, age: 23, third child of the West's household, she holds no occupation and her hobbies are shopping and lounging around. The definition of a spoiled brat.

"You're right on time" Abigail squeaked "I hope you're hungry we have a buffet you can have whatever you like."

"I'm fine thanks, it's nice to meet you Abigail and Alaric, I'm Simeon, and this is my Vivienne." Simeon proudly introduced his sister, Abigail looked Vivienne over and huffed. She clearly didn't like the girl but that was okay for Vivienne she didn't like her either.

Within a few minutes of speaking to both the West siblings each of the siblings had managed to separate the Sterling children. Simeon and Vivienne however did not like it one bit, they had realized that their monster of a mother had lied to them and tricked them both into coming to the 'business proposal' when in reality it was an interview for potential spouses.

"There was a new Chanel bag I've had my eye on for a while and my older sister snatched it up and then had the audacity to tell me that I could always buy one too...I mean, who does she think I am? There was no way that I was going to buy that bag when she bought it too, people would think we borrow each other's stuff!"

Simeon's anger was barely contained as he listened to the brat next to him go on about herself and a new purse she wanted. They were on the terrace looking at the view of the city, very silently Simeon backed away from the yapping girl and went in search of his sister.

Frustrated to no end he had he marched through the suite looking for Vivienne, he had tolerated a lot of this from that monster that brought him into the world but she was not about to force him and his sister to get married before they were ready.

Hearing glass shatter and muffled screams Simeon's feet moved quickly. He bursts through the bedroom door to find his sister struggling against Alaric West and yelling at him to stop. For the first time in his life, Simeon's anger boiled over and he saw red, he charged for Alaric and tackled him to the ground, straddling him he immediately threw punches at the man that was about to rape his sister.

Vivienne was in shock as she watched her brother beat the man she met not an hour ago. She didn't know how this happened, they were talking fine and being polite then Alaric had complimented her on her beauty and she humbly thanked him only for him to overstep his boundaries.

Before Simeon got himself into any real trouble, Vivienne pleaded with him as she grabbed at his shoulders. "Sim, please stop. I want to leave."

Simeon slowly rose from the battered man, standing above him he looked down at him with contempt "if you so much as come near my sister again, I will end you" his voice was low and calm, the look in his eyes was terrifying so much so that Alaric nodded meekly without a word.

Grabbing his sister's hand, Simeon and Vivienne made their way out of the room bumping into the brat on the way out.

"Hey where did you go? Why are you with her?" she demanded.

Simeon ignored her and continued on ignoring her request for him to stop and return. He was never wanted to lay eyes on her or her disgusting brother again; all that was on his mind was having a serious talk with Marian Sterling.