Chapter 141

Renee had only ever seen pictures of Vivian. Yet, from a distance, she was sure that the woman was indeed Vivian. Vivian, in real life, looked even more charming and radiant than in her photos. She sat next to Marcelo, her poise effortless, tinged with a playful, girlish charm. She was deep in conversation with Damian.They seemed familiar with each other. Vivian, not paying much attention to Marcelo, still angled her knees towards him. This was a subtle sign of her interest in Marcelo. Renee’s eyes narrowed, and she stopped in her tracks. The black jacket on Vivian’s shoulders... It belonged to Marcelo! Renee recognized the jacket she had picked out for Marcelo this morning, its unique collar standing out. It made sense for two old friends to sit down and share a drink together. But why was Vivian wearing his jacket? A server spotted Renee by the corner of the stairs, her lovely face displaying a mix of shock and confusion. "Miss, do you need help?" "No, no, thank you," Renee replied,