Chapter 175

Samantha sat still, pretending not to see or hear anything, like someone caught somewhere between the living and the dead. All she wanted was to quietly survive this ordeal without drawing any attention. Meanwhile, Laura and Yara were showering Yvette with praise. But buried in their flattery were constant digs at Samantha. Samantha felt completely numb, but what could she do? One was Leonardo's mother, while the other was his cousin. No matter how much it grated on her nerves, she had no choice but to bear it with a grin. Just then, she noticed Vivian was just sitting silently to the side. She hadn't joined the conversation, nor had she offered any opinions. Vivian wasn't particularly eye-catching—her features were plain but pleasant, with nothing glaringly out of place. Her black-rimmed glasses gave her a studious, clean-cut vibe and radiated a quiet and pure presence. Out of sheer boredom, Samantha leaned over and spoke to her. "Vivian, do you know anything about making drin