Chapter 173

Renee watched Vivian with a knowing smile. Vivian, unable to utter the words, bit her silver teeth and continued to gaze at Marcelo, silently begging for his help. Considering her relationship with his brother, Marcelo reassured, "It's okay not to call her that." If his brother were still alive and married to Vivian, they would have referred to Vivian as "sister-in-law." Renee’s smile stiffened slightly, but it didn't matter to her. She didn't need Vivian’s acknowledgment as "sister-in-law," and the thought of it even disgusted her. She didn’t want Marcelo and Vivian to be seen as siblings.She wanted Vivian to have nothing to do with her husband. Was that too much to ask? Meanwhile,Jessica showed a keen interest in the piece Renee had composed and started discussing it with her. Finding the conversation uninteresting, Marcelo decided to step out to the balcony for a smoke. Seizing the opportunity, Vivian followed him. “Marcelo, are you angry with me for siding with your father today?"