Vivienne’s POV Then, as if realizing it too, Alex quickly pulled back, clearing his throat. And before either of us could say anything, Stephanie who’d been sitting across the table, finally spoke up. Completely oblivious that Alex and I were just about to kiss. “Alright.” She said, in her usual brisk tone. “Tomorrow’s dinner with Mr. Kyle... Let’s go over how this will play out. There'll be some light conversation before the actual meal and Mr. Kyle enjoys hearing personal stories. So, I’ve prepared a few short stories you can both use to keep things a little bit interesting.” I glanced up at Alex but he didn't even seem to flinch as if he already knew all these. “There might also be a moment where you’ll have to show a little… affection." Stephanie continued. "Mr. Kyle likes to feel

