Unmasked My CEO Ex-Husband’s Regret novel Chapter 465

"Right now, because we aren't officially married yet and you still have so much to deal with, my dad is giving us time to adjust. He won't say anything about it."

"But if this goes on for too long, he'll start thinking you don't view us as family. He'll get upset."

Julian listened quietly without interrupting. Vivian couldn't immediately read his attitude.

When dealing with Julian, she had developed a refined set of rules for judging his moods. She knew when to push and when to pull back. She couldn't overstep, or she'd touch a nerve and infuriate him.

Having made her point, Vivian stopped talking. She just held his hand, watching him silently.

Her words hit home. Julian thought for a moment and almost agreed, but at the last crucial second, reason pulled him back.

What Vivian said was true, but for a successful man in his thirties to fail at managing his own startup—taking such a beating over a personal scandal that he was left defenseless and begging his future father-in-law for help...

That wasn't exactly a good look.

Would Thomas Winthrop accept such an incompetent son-in-law?

If word got out, it wouldn't just be his humiliation; it would humiliate the Winthrops, too.

Julian didn't want to attend future banquets or major meetings only to have people whispering behind his back, claiming he'd climbed the ladder by clinging to a woman.

Nor did he want to hear whispers about the Winthrops taking in a spineless, useless son-in-law.

Thomas Winthrop might overlook it now for his daughter's sake, but over time, hearing it constantly, would he really remain indifferent?

Furthermore, he didn't want Vivian to suffer grievances because of him.

He loved Vivian. He wanted to give her a happy life, not drag her down into his mess.

But...

Julian stared unblinkingly at Vivian. He saw the worry in her eyes, felt how tightly her hands gripped his in fear of rejection, and could even feel her trembling...

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