Vivienne's POV Cont
I stepped into the private room slowly, forcing my movements to remain steady even though my chest felt tight with every breath.
The atmosphere inside was lively. Laughter and conversation filled the air, yet none of it reached me.
My gaze moved across the long table, scanning each face until it finally settled on one person.
Alexander.
The moment our eyes met, everything else seemed to fade.
His expression remained calm and unreadable, yet there was something deeper in his gaze, something that felt almost intrusive, as if he could see through every layer I tried to hide behind.
For a brief second, I felt exposed.
I forced a faint smile and spoke casually, as though nothing was wrong. I explained that I had run into Victor in the hallway and decided to come in t
