Chapter 45: Humiliation
(Vivian's POV)
"Hadrian!" The familiar coquettish tone, though grating, brought an unexpected wave of relief to me. It was the first time I'd felt grateful for Seraphina's presence.
I turned to see her sauntering down the corridor, her baby bump prominently displayed in a form-fitting dress. Her perfume, mixed with the distinct scent of her pregnancy, filled the space between us.
Hadrian's posture stiffened, his expression morphing from desperate pleading to forced politeness. "Seraphina," he acknowledged, his voice tight.
Seraphina's eyes widened in mock surprise as she spotted me. "Oh! Vivian! I hope I'm not interrupting anything important?" Her blue eyes gleamed with malice despite her innocent tone.
"Not at all," I replied coolly. "Hadrian and I were
