Leia, noticing Vivian in Luke’s territory, felt a moment of unease. Although Vivian’s presence irked her, Leia recognized Vivian’s higher status and refrained from taking any drastic actions. She frowned but didn’t escalate the situation.
Vivian, however, chose to confront Selena. Standing up and clasping her arms, she addressed Selena with a disdainful tone, “Lady Selena, I hope you can recognize your status, you are not good enough for him.”
Selena glanced at Vivian, not bothering to respond. Leia, angered by Vivian’s words, pointed at her, expressing her displeasure. Vivian continued her tirade, suggesting that Selena’s reputation would tarnish the Anderson family’s standing in the capital.
Leia was furious and threatened to inform Osvaldo if Luke didn’t appear. Selena, surprisingly calm, comforted Leia, saying she wouldn’t engage in a verbal spat. Leia, perplexed by Selena’s unusual restraint, questioned her. Selena clarified, “She is not my love rival,” indicating that Vivian didn’t pose a threat to her position.
Vivian, annoyed by Selena’s indifference, faced Leia’s mockery. Leia laughed, declaring Vivian unworthy to quarrel with Selena. Vivian, angered, was about to retort when Luke intervened. With a smirk, he warned Vivian not to disturb Lauren, referring to Selena as “daughter-in-law.” Vivian, flustered, couldn’t understand why Selena, perceived as promiscuous, had everyone around Osvaldo defending her.
Luke subtly emphasized the importance of Lauren’s acknowledgment of Selena as her daughter-in-law. Vivian, unable to proceed, couldn’t fathom why everyone protected Selena.
Selena took the elevator to the top floor and entered Lauren’s presence. Lauren sat inside a glass bower, and Selena greeted her respectfully. Lauren, somewhat in a trance, gestured for Selena to sit. They faced each other gracefully, their elegance outshining the surroundings.
Lauren reminisced about receiving a gift, pondering the girl Osvaldo was marrying. Selena, maintaining politeness, expressed regret for the scandals, suggesting a more pleasant meeting at another time.
Lauren’s smile faded as she revealed, “This isn’t the first time I’ve seen you.” Selena, surprised, assured Lauren that she wouldn’t forget meeting her. Lauren disclosed that she had visited Creephia University that morning to observe the girl Osvaldo liked but found Selena instead, surrounded by scandals.