Chapter 108

Vivienne's POV Things had escalated to this point, and I did my best to avoid raising any suspicion while in the office with Alexander. But Alexander acted as if nothing had happened, still insisting I join him for meals in his office. I sat down on the sofa, a table of my favorite foods in front of me. Watching Alexander carefully set the table for me, I suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to ask: Is there still a chance for us to go public? But before I could ask, Alexander spoke first. "Vivienne, I’ve thought about the situation online. I did consider going public with our relationship, but if we did, the focus would shift to Isabella. In the entertainment industry, she wouldn’t have a place left, and her reputation would be ruined. The public attention wouldn’t fade; it would only intensify, and we’d lose control..." "You don’t need to say any more. I understand." The food in my mouth lost its flavor, turning to wax—hard to swallow. In that moment,