Chapter 225

Vivian felt totally different to Eli Sullivan now. That’s how he knew the “important thing” Alexander had kept from her wasn’t something minor. Otherwise, her whole attitude toward him wouldn’t have done a complete 180. She was clearly trying to hold back her anger. It was obvious—she still had feelings for Alexander, but whatever he kept from her was enough to make her furious, so much so that not even love could smooth it over. So Eli figured he might as well play mediator, and get the two talking face to face. "Viv, come here." Alexander wasn’t clueless either and tried to ease the tension. He stepped forward and took her hand. This time, she didn’t pull away. There were too many people around, so Vivian just pressed her lips together and walked with Alexander as they followed Eli into the study. In the study, they all sat down, but no one said a word. Evelyn Hayes, already on edge after the kidnapping, was now even more uncomfortable in the heavy silence. Even with Eli’s arm around