Third Person's POV
No one was unaware of the relationship between Vanya and Cliff.
The fact that Cliff was holding a gala to announce his engagement to Melinda, yet sent an invitation to his still-un-divorced wife, was profoundly ironic.
Missing this opportunity for public humiliation wouldn't be a loss for Vanya.
Vanya looked at the invitation and asked, "Is this invitation for me, or for Kendrick?"
"It's for you, and also... for Kendrick."
Stewart placed another invitation in Vanya's hand.
The outside world didn't know Vanya was Kendrick, and Cliff was unaware, too.
Therefore, he had sent two invitations.
The question of whether Vanya should attend as Vanya or as Kendrick became a difficult one.
"Alpha Cliff is getting engaged to Miss Chambers. It's a joyful occasion, and I sho
