Chapter 104

Other's POV The news of Vivienne Sinclair's interference in Alexander Hawthorne's relationship with Isabella Blackwood—his alleged mistress—had been circulating for some time, but the gossip never seemed to die down. Every time Isabella was mentioned in the media, comments inevitably brought up Vivienne. This was especially true after Isabella’s birthday party, where, as fans celebrated her, Vivienne once again found herself at the center of criticism. Some people defended Vivienne, pointing out that her father had publicly supported her, and they referenced her performance at the press conference to argue that the rumors about her being a mistress were simply media fabrications. However, most fans weren’t buying it. The entire situation had always been shrouded in ambiguity, and the truth remained difficult to pin down. Tonight, Jane called, saying the media had revived old stories. Alexander and Vivienne were trending again. But this time, the news wasn’t speculative—it w