Farewell to Love: The CEO's Desperate Chase novel Chapter 187

There was no end to the gossip swirling online.

"Wow, what a rare sight—those two showing up together again."

"So where's Vivienne? Wasn't Tyler always seen with Vivienne these days?"

"Come on, think about it—what's the occasion? This is Chloe's homecoming reception. Chloe's a member of the Erickson family. Would it be appropriate for Tyler to bring Vivienne along?"

"Still, at the last charity gala, didn't Tyler show up with Vivienne?"

"Oh, you all just don't know. Vivienne's not been well lately—she's busy with her mini-series, *Faint Whispers*. Rumor has it she fell ill again. No way she'd make it to a wine tasting."

"Exactly. This is a wine event—there's actual drinking involved. Vivienne's in the late stages of stomach cancer. You want her at a wine tasting? That's a joke. You trying to finish her off?"

"Yeah, that actually makes sense."

In the end, Vivienne's fans tried to save face.

"Emilia just took advantage of the situation. She'll do anything for the Erickson fortune. I bet she's just waiting for Vivienne to be gone in five months so she can keep leeching off the family."

"Seriously, all she has to do is wait half a year, then Vivienne will be gone, and she'll still be Mrs. Erickson. Why wouldn't she?"

"Exactly. Everyone's heard about Tyler and Vivienne. Yet Emilia still shows up with Tyler. You can see just how reluctant she is to give up the Erickson wealth. Hilarious."

...

"Tyler!" Chloe spotted them as they entered the restaurant and hurried over to greet them.

She raised her wine glass to Emilia, but didn't call her "sister-in-law."

A waiter appeared with a tray of drinks.

Tyler and Emilia each took a glass.

Chloe, being part of the younger generation in the family, chatted with Tyler for a bit.

"...By the way, Tyler, I'll be joining the Erickson Group soon. Don't you dare shortchange me," Chloe said with a broad, mischievous smile, shooting a glance at Emilia as she did.

Tyler's expression didn't change. He simply nodded.

"Have you decided? Are you going to take over your father's division, or try out another department?" Tyler asked.

"I'll let you know later," Chloe replied with a mysterious wink.

After making small talk, Chloe went off to mingle with other guests.

Tyler took the opportunity to lead Emilia to a more secluded table off to the side.

As they left, Chloe's gaze lingered on them for a moment, something unreadable flickering in her eyes.

Emilia followed Tyler to the sofa, and the two sat down together.

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