When Ethan said that, Vivian instantly got it.
Ah, unrequited love.
“So it’s Miss Cooper,” Vivian smiled faintly.
“Like I’d talk to some trashy woman like you!” Lauren Cooper, furious at losing face in front of Alexander, redirected her anger straight at Vivian.
Her voice wasn’t loud, but still enough for nearby people to hear every word loud and clear.
For a moment, the air froze.
“Trashy? That’s funny—to my knowledge, I’m the only girlfriend Alexander has ever publicly acknowledged. Miss Cooper, mind explaining what you mean by ‘trashy’?” Vivian reached out and gently pulled Alexander back, stopping him from stepping in.
If he opened his mouth now, this thing could easily blow up and hit the news.
And it wouldn’t end pretty.
“You—shameless!” Lauren looked lik
