Stella Fletcher suddenly realized. "So that’s why. Vivian has always been a very kind person." Silas Everett nodded slightly, seemingly lost in memory. "She truly is special." Stella watched Silas’s expression, a hint of curiosity rising in her heart. "President Everett, do you have feelings for Vivian..." She hesitated, unsure whether to finish her sentence. Silas snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Stella. "What do you want to say?" Stella hesitated for a moment but then gathered her courage to speak, "President Everett, do you have a crush on Vivian?" Silas was silent for a moment, not directly answering Stella’s question, "Let’s not talk about this, let’s talk about you instead!" Stella’s heart tightened, "Me? What is there to say about me?" Silas took a sip of his drink and looked at Stella, his expression suddenly becoming serious, "Who do you think is more charming, me or Caden Hawthorne?" Stella was caught off guard by this question, "President Everett, both you and President Hawthorne are outstanding individuals, each with your own charm." Silas smiled faintly, "It seems you really know how to talk." Stella secretly wiped her forehead in relief; what a joke! Whether it was Silas Everett or Caden Hawthorne, both were major figures, and she couldn’t afford to offend either. He had a complex emotion in his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking. After a while, he raised his glass and said to Stella, "Come on, have a drink." This update is available on n0velfire.net Stella had no choice but to raise the glass from the table and clink glasses with Silas. The sound of clinking glasses was clear and crisp. Stella took a small sip of wine, but her heart was still uneasy. She didn’t understand why Silas suddenly wanted to drink and chat with her, and she didn’t know what his attitude toward Vivian really meant. Seeing Stella’s nervous look, Silas’s lips curved slightly. "Don’t be so nervous, just consider it casual chatting between friends." Stella managed to force a smile. "Okay, President Everett." They continued drinking, while silence spread between them. Stella tried to find some topics to break this awkward atmosphere but didn’t know where to start. Silas seemed to perceive her thoughts and was the first to speak, "What hobbies do you have usually?" Stella looked surprised. Why did Silas suddenly express interest in her hobbies? "I like shopping with my girlfriends, and when I’m free, I enjoy reading and listening to music." "How long have you known Vivian Lynch?" Silas asked nonchalantly. "We’ve known each other for several years, met in high school, then went to the same university, and have stayed in touch even after work distribution. We are very close." When Stella spoke of Vivian, she beamed, "Vivian was particularly outstanding in her studies, always coming first in every exam. During school, she often did part-time jobs." "It’s because of her adoptive mother and that vampire-like brother of hers. Every time she earned money from part-time work, it went to paying off her brother’s gambling debts." Silas, hearing this, feigned surprise, "So Vivian Lynch is not the Lynch Family’s biological child?" Stella nodded, gaining more momentum as she spoke, "Yes, Vivian was adopted by Uncle Lynch from an orphanage. It’s said..." "Said what?" Silas asked curiously. Stella hesitated, feeling that some things might not be appropriate to say, but seeing Silas’s expectant gaze, she continued, "It’s said that Vivian seems to have been abandoned by her biological parents. When Uncle Lynch adopted her, she was only five years old, had lost her memory, and didn’t know who her biological parents were. Vivian has been looking for them all these years, but there haven’t been any leads." Silas nodded thoughtfully, "I see, her experiences are indeed very difficult." Stella sighed and continued, "Yes, Vivian has really had it tough. But she has always been strong and optimistic." They talked a bit more about Vivian’s matters, helping Silas gain a deeper understanding of her. Stella, unknowingly, also relaxed, no longer as tense as at the start. As they drank, Stella was already showing signs of inebriation, witnessing Silas slipping into a daze. "Hey, boss, don’t sway!" Stella reached out and waved a hand in front of him. "I’m not swaying, you’re drunk." Silas looked at Stella, a smile curving at his lips. "I’m not drunk!" Hearing this, Stella held up three fingers, "I can still have three more drinks." "Stella, let’s play truth or dare!" Hearing this, Stella nodded eagerly, "Sure! Haha, I love playing." "Let me ask you, how did Caden Hawthorne and Vivian Lynch meet?" "I know this one; Vivian told me. She was forced by her adoptive mother to go on a blind date, and as it turns out, the man was a greasy, old and fat bloke who even drugged Vivian..." "And then?" Silas pursued. "Hehe, then Vivian went into the wrong room and ended up sleeping with Master Hawthorne." Upon hearing this, Silas slightly curled his lips, "I see!" Subsequently, he asked, "Did they get married because of a child?" Stella nodded, then shook her head, "Vivian mentioned it was a contractual marriage between her and Caden Hawthorne, and a year after the child is born, they would divorce." Hearing this, Silas seemed to have caught some useful info, as his smile grew more enigmatic. "A contractual marriage, huh? Interesting..." Stella saw Silas’s smile and felt a surge of anxiety. It seemed she said something she shouldn’t have. Noticing Stella’s tense demeanor, Silas chuckled, "Don’t worry, it’s just a game, I won’t tell anyone." Stella managed to smile, but the unease in her heart didn’t dissipate. She began to regret having drunk so much and revealing so much about Vivian Lynch. Silas appeared to notice her thoughts and shifted the topic. "Last question, do you have someone you like?" Stella was caught off guard by this question, her face slightly blushing. "I... I don’t have anyone I like." Silas chuckled, not quite believing her. "Really? I noticed when you were talking about Vivian and Caden, your eyes were filled with envy. Don’t you want to have a love like theirs?" Stella lowered her head, unsure of how to answer. She truly envied the love between Vivian and Caden, but she also knew she was different from them. Just an ordinary employee, she didn’t have that much romance and surprise. "It’s okay, love is something to be taken naturally. Maybe one day, you will meet the right person." Silas said warmly. Stella lifted her head and looked into Silas’s eyes. She found warmth and care in his gaze, making her heartbeat involuntarily quicken. "Thank you, President Everett." Stella beamed, raising her glass in a toast, "To you!"