My CEO Ex: Let Me Go.-Chapter 120

Vivienne’s POV

Sunday

I stayed home to rest and didn’t go out.

Gabriella found out about the argument between Alexander and me the night before and tried to convince me to tell him about my pregnancy.

I firmly refused.

Thinking back to last night, I remembered how Alexander had gently caressed my abdomen and asked, “If there’s a child here, would you still choose to divorce me?”

I looked into his eyes. “I once asked you the same question. Do you remember your answer?”

Back then, I had suppressed my emotions and asked him, “...If we had a child, would you still insist on divorcing me?”

Even though so much time had passed, I could still remember his answer clearly: “There is no ‘if.’ Even if there were, I wouldn’t let the child be born.”

Alexander seemed to recall it as well, his expression stiffening slowly, inch by inch.

I responded to him, slowly and firmly, “There is no ‘if.’ Even if there were, I wouldn’t keep the child.”

Alexander’s breath grew heavy and urgent. He stared at me intensely, his face taut, teeth clenched. It seemed like he wanted to say something but couldn’t bring himself to. He stood up, slammed the door, and left. By noon, he still hadn’t come back.

I didn’t care where he went. I just ate, drank, and slept as I pleased.

Before lunch, Gabriella cautiously asked, “Mrs. Hawthorne, do you think Mr. Alexander will be home for dinner? Should I call him?”

“No need. He won’t starve out there.”

Gabriella: “....”

Sir, you’re on your own. There’s nothing more I can do.

While I was eating lunch, I received a message from Sophie on WhatsApp.

Sophie: “Vivienne, check out Trending!”

Sophie: “An interview about a scumbag!”

I was confused but opened Twitter, which I hadn’t used in days. The top trending topic was #AlexanderExclusiveInterview, followed by a HOT tag.

I clicked on it, and the leading headline was from the official Twitter of a financial news channel: “Virellia City’s youngest entrepreneur, Vanguard Global Enterprises’ CEO Alexander, gives his first exclusive interview. Come see what the top billionaire’s wealth secret is!”

The video cover featured a frontal photo of Alexander in his office.

The video had been posted just ten minutes ago, and the view count had already surpassed several million, with tens of thousands of comments rolling in. The numbers were still climbing.

I opened the video, shocked.

The female host of the interview was a familiar face—someone who had worked at the financial news channel for years. Elegant and knowledgeable, she wore a suit jacket and skirt, holding a microphone while sitting sideways on a sofa.

Alexander sat on the single sofa opposite her, dressed in a sleek black suit and handmade leather shoes, his long legs crossed, one hand resting on the armrest, his posture casual.

The interview began with the host giving an engaging introduction to Alexander, sparking curiosity among the viewers.

As she finished speaking, the camera zoomed in on Alexander, and he began to introduce himself.

This was his first official appearance in an interview, and under the high-definition camera, Alexander looked strikingly handsome. His deep-set eyes and strong nose made him even more captivating than the photos circulating online.

From that moment, a phrase began to spread online: "What a handsome face, too bad it’s attached to a scumbag."

The interview then shifted to financial topics, with the host asking several questions about finance, business, and corporate management.

Alexander answered each question with a professional perspective, his insights sharp and thorough.

If it weren’t for the leaks circulating online, this interview video would surely have attracted a large number of fans.

After about twenty minutes, the host asked the next question.

“Actually, everyone’s also very curious about Mr. Alexander’s personal life. Mr. Alexander, as you know, there have been many rumors about you and Miss Vivienne online recently. Can you tell us more about your relationship with Miss Vivienne?”

It seemed the financial news channel hadn’t expected Alexander to agree to their interview either.

The TV program team placed a high priority on the interview, sending one of the most famous hosts and providing a list of pre-approved questions for Jane. This was to ensure there wouldn’t be any awkward moments during the interview. Recently, Alexander’s news had been making headlines, and the station wanted to capitalize on the public’s interest, so the list included a few personal questions.

At first, I thought Alexander would veto these questions, but to my surprise, the list Jane sent back still included several personal topics. This was a pleasant surprise for the production team!

Alexander looked into the camera, his tone relaxed. “Actually, I’ve always preferred to keep my private life private. In the past, I didn’t address the many rumors because I didn’t want to stir the pot. However, I didn’t expect that some people would take advantage of my silence and go as far as leaking my wife’s personal information online, subjecting her to severe online abuse!”

“So, I want to take this opportunity to say that I will never forgive those who spread rumors and incite online discourse. My lawyer has already gathered evidence and is preparing to sue. They will face consequences. The internet is not a place where illegal behavior should be tolerated.”

The host was stunned. “So, what you’re saying is... Miss Vivienne is your wife?”

Alexander nodded, his gaze unwavering. “Yes.”

At that moment, the room fell completely silent. The host stood there, shocked, and many of the pre-prepared questions became unnecessary.

Seeing that Alexander wasn’t afraid to address these topics, the host decided to ask freely. “If I may be so bold, Miss Vivienne was adopted by The Hawthorne Dynasty, and Mr. Hawthorne, you’re her brother. You must have known each other for a long time. How did you two go from siblings to a married couple?”

Alexander didn’t shy away from the question. “When Vivienne came to The Hawthorne Dynasty, she was only fifteen or sixteen. Back then, we weren’t very close. Her life experiences were richer than most people her age, and she was incredibly mature. She’s thoughtful, humble, and exceptionally gifted. Outside of her studies, she spent time with our grandparents, so my grandfather grew very fond of her. I’m also deeply grateful for the care and attention she gives them.”

“Later, I broke up with Ms. Isabella and spent a year single. Vivienne graduated and joined the company. Pop-Pop wanted me to take care of her more, so over time, we spent more time together, and it naturally developed into something more. As for the rumors online, they’re all nonsense. We’re just an ordinary couple. I hope everyone stays rational and doesn’t focus on our private lives.”

“So, does this mean you and Miss Vivienne have been together for a long time?” the host asked.

“Yes,” Alexander replied. “We just celebrated our third wedding anniversary not long ago.”

Since Isabella had been brought up, the topic couldn’t be avoided.

The host asked about Alexander’s relationship with Isabella. “I’ve seen some photos from your college days with Miss Isabella shared on forums. Alumni often call you two ‘soulmates.’ You seemed to be a perfect match in every way—family, education, appearance—so how did it end?”