All Chapters of Too Late for Love, Mr. CEO: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

***Alexander’s POV***My eyes kept drifting toward the corner of the hall where I had seen Vivienne earlier.Without realizing it, my grip around Isabella’s hand tightened unconsciously.“Alexander, you are holding my hand too tightly,” Isabella said softly.There was discomfort in her voice, but I barely reacted.My attention remained fixed on the other side of the room.To the guests around us, our silence probably looked intimate. At parties like this, couples often whispered quietly while dancing, so no one paid much attention.But my thoughts were far away from the ballroom.I suddenly remembered the only time Vivienne and I had danced together.That night, I teased her while leading her across the floor. Her face turned red almost instantly, and the shy expression in her eyes remained vivid in my memory.At that moment, it felt as though the distance between us had quietly disappeared.It felt like we had crossed an invisible line.But then Isabella called.Victor barged in afte

***Vivienne’s POV***In truth, the situation had never been as simple as it appeared.Alexander had not forced his way into Isabella’s birthday celebration. Considering the history between them, it would not have been unusual for him to attend such an occasion. Their connection had existed for years, long before I ever became part of his life, and it was not something that could simply disappear because I wished it to.If the date had been any ordinary day, I might have even been the one to encourage him to go. I might not have reacted with such intensity, and I might have accepted it without question because I understood that the bond between them was not something I could erase through will alone.But the problem had never been the celebration itself. It had been the date, September twentieth.That day was not only Isabella’s birthday. It was also the anniversary of my marriage to Alexander.No woman could remain indifferent to her husband choosing to celebrate another woman on the

***Alexander’s POV***I held the phone against my ear and spoke quietly.“Just do as I say.”On the other side of the call, Victor Sinclair remained silent for several seconds before finally letting out a helpless sigh.“Alright,” he said at last.After ending the call, I slipped my phone back into my pocket.Vivienne was standing beside me quietly beneath the dim streetlights. Without saying anything, I reached out and held her hand before we continued walking forward together.The night air felt cool and calm.For a while, neither of us spoke.Then Vivienne finally broke the silence.“If Victor apologizes to me, do not bring Jasper and the others there too.”I turned slightly to look at her.“Otherwise, it will only embarrass him in front of everyone.”Her voice remained calm, but I understood what she truly meant.Even if my friends acted polite toward her, it would only be because of me. It would never be genuine acceptance.Just like Victor.Even his apology would only happen be

***Vivienne’s POV***The sky outside had already darkened, and the city was slowly coming alive beneath the glow of evening lights. Rows of shops lining the streets shone warmly, their illuminated signs reflecting across the pavement, while towering buildings stretched into the night, their countless windows glittering like scattered stars.The entire city seemed wrapped in a soft golden haze.I sat quietly in the passenger seat, watching the scenery drift past through the window while Alexander’s words lingered in my mind.He had said he wanted to make things right.I understood what he was trying to do. I could see his efforts clearly. He was attempting to make up for everything that had happened over the past three years.Yet there was one question I still could not answer.Was his kindness toward me born from love?Or was it simply guilt?No matter how much I thought about it, I could not find the answer.Then there was Isabella.Her presence remained like a silent countdown hangi

***Alexander's POV***As the card game continued, I remained near the window with Victor standing beside me.His expression was serious as he continued questioning the decision I had made.I had already explained it several times, but I repeated myself once more."I am certain."Victor pressed his lips together before asking another question."Do you love her?"I knew immediately who he meant.For a moment, I did not answer. My gaze drifted away from him and settled on the city lights beyond the glass.The silence stretched between us before I finally spoke."I do not know whether what I feel can be called love."My voice remained calm."But I know one thing. I do not want to divorce Vivienne."The words came naturally.Whenever I imagined her leaving my life completely, an uncomfortable feeling settled heavily in my chest.It felt as though something important would suddenly be taken away.Victor listened quietly.After a moment, he said, "Maybe you are just used to being married. On