Too Late for Love, Mr. CEO のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 61 - チャプター 70

***Vivienne's POV***Alexander walked toward the stage while applause continued echoing through the hall.The lights above were bright enough to feel warm against my skin, but my expression remained calm as I watched him approach me step by step.The online comment section had already exploded.Some viewers were screaming that the atmosphere between us felt strange.Others joked that the event looked less like a product launch and more like a relationship drama broadcast live to the entire country.The host smiled brightly, clearly satisfied with the audience reaction.“CEO Ashford,” she said playfully, “it seems everyone is very excited to see you participate personally today.”Alexander accepted the microphone calmly.“As long as it supports the company’s products, I do not mind cooperating.”The answer sounded perfectly professional, yet because he stood beside me while saying it, the atmosphere in the hall became even more sensitive.The host continued enthusiastically.“For this

*** Vivienne’s POV***I remained standing quietly in the corner of the underground garage while Isabella’s trembling voice echoed through the empty space. My thoughts became tangled with questions, but one thought stayed in my mind more than the others.Could it be that Isabella’s illness was truly connected to something terrible that happened in the past?Perhaps the fear in her eyes was not completely fake. Perhaps she really had experienced something horrifying before.Before I could continue thinking, I heard her cry again.“No… I cannot. I really cannot…”Her voice broke apart helplessly. She sounded weak and frightened, as though she had fallen back into a painful memory she could never escape.“Every time I close my eyes I see that place again. I cannot forget it. I keep calling your name, Alexander…”Her sobs became louder and echoed through the quiet parking garage.“I kept hoping you would come save me…”Alexander did not answer immediately.I stayed hidden where I was, my b

***Vivienne's POV***The company organized a team vacation at a seaside resort. Since many employees were joining the trip, three large buses had been arranged for transportation.The V and R department, M and F department, and M and E department were all traveling together. In total there were more than forty employees attending.Everyone had been excited since the announcement was made.That morning people arrived at work carrying bags and suitcases. Some brought backpacks filled with swimsuits and sunscreen while others dragged small luggage cases behind them through the office hallways.The atmosphere in the company felt unusually lively. Hardly anyone could focus completely on work because conversations about the resort and the beach continued all day long.When work finally ended everyone rushed downstairs toward the parking area where the buses were waiting.I carried my bag down to the ground floor and stepped onto one of the buses. Most of the seats were already occupied by e

****Vivienne's POV****The next morning I woke up earlier than usual. The air around the resort felt cool and refreshing. When I pulled the curtains open, sunlight shimmered beautifully across the Blue Lagoon pools outside. Everything looked peaceful and calm.After getting ready, I went downstairs and met several female colleagues in the lobby.Everyone looked excited. Since this was a company trip, the atmosphere felt completely different from the office. No one was thinking about meetings, reports, or deadlines anymore. People only wanted to relax and enjoy themselves.We spent the entire morning walking around the resort together. The place was enormous, filled with gardens, small bridges, crystal pools, and winding paths that connected different villas.Every few minutes someone stopped to take pictures.Some of the girls asked me to help photograph them while they posed beside the flowers or near the water. Sometimes we took group photos together and laughed at how awkward some

***Vivienne's POV ***It was around eight in the evening when my phone vibrated on the bed beside me.I picked it up slowly and saw a WhatsApp message from Alexander.Have you had dinner?Why are you not coming over?I stared quietly at the screen for several seconds.My chest still felt heavy from everything that happened earlier that day.Isabella’s variety show.The German stories.The comments online.All of it remained in my heart like a small stone that refused to move.I did not want to think about it anymore.So instead of replying, I exited WhatsApp and turned off my phone screen.A moment later the phone vibrated again.Then again.I sighed softly before picking it up once more.Another message appeared.Reply to me immediately or I will come to your room and find you.A small smile appeared on my face despite myself.That message sounded exactly like Alexander.Direct.Impatient.Never giving anyone the chance to avoid him.Slowly, I typed a reply.Not coming tonight.His a