Chapter 174

"A marriage alliance..." Vivian muttered, her voice trailing off. The news had caught her completely off guard. Catherine’s satisfied grin grew wider as she saw the shock etched on Vivian’s face. “Miss Lambert, do you still see yourself as the other woman? Are you ready to be outplayed by someone so cunning?" “Why are you telling me this?" Vivian quickly regained her composure. "You're with Andrew. We both understand his connection to Marcelo. If I marry into the King family, the Lamberts will support Marcelo. That can't be good for you." It didn't make sense for Catherine to be helping her. Catherine just shrugged. "I can't stand watching that Renee enjoy a good life. Isn't that reason enough?" ************ The birthday ceremony then began. Paul had two sons and a daughter. Today, his daughter was notably absent. She was the family's outcast, having married young and moved abroad with her husband. She had almost cut all ties with the Kings. Renee vaguely recalled that she had been clo