Sophia felt wronged. "But Ethan," she protested, "you're always the one calling Vivian a fool!"

However, Ethan's voice grew even colder, "Shut up."

Seeing Ethan defend that fool so staunchly, Sophia suddenly understood.

"Ethan," Sophia's voice trembled, tears and disbelief clear in her eyes, "Does her appearance seduce you? But she's just a..."

"Silence!" Ethan cut her off with a stern look. His icy gaze swept over Sophia. "She never deceived me. Don't paint her with ...