Chapter 257

“Vivian, it's not right for us to meet privately at such a late hour," Marcelo said. Especially, they should avoid meeting in a hotel room without anyone else present. Vivian looked hurt as she asked, "Is it... Is it because of Renee? Does she not like me?" “Even if I wasn’t married married to Renee, you know, I was never interested in you. So this is about respect for the both of us," Marcelo replied, his expression darkening at Vivian’s unfounded suspicions. Indeed, Renee never warmed up to Vivian. But she remained composed and understanding, never imposing her views on others. Respect guided her interactions, shaping her relationships with those around her. Marcelo resisted the urge to slam the door, with his brother's final wishes to take good care of Vivian etched in his memory. “Vivian." His voice cut sharply through the air, each word as cold as ice. "If my brother hadn't died, you'd be family now. You know how important it is to keep things proper between families." “He's gone,