Melanie’s (ahem) Wedding Gown?????

since Melanie will be his daughter-in-law, I think he will be very protective of her because he will not want to jeopardize what relationship he has left with Phillip.  I think once it is common knowledge that she is Carly’s daughter, he (Victor) will even protect her from Vivian.  He will know all too well that if any harm comes to her, it will be the end of the road for him and Phillip.  Melanie has already complained to Phil about Carly, and as much as Vic hates Carly Manning, he will not dare allow any harm to come to Melanie as long as he can keep it from happening.  At least, that’s the way I’m looking at it.  As for Melanie’s attraction to Vivian, right now I can’t help but think she’s still in her "what have you done for me lately" mode.  She was hating on Vivian a week or two ago, when she realized how much Phillip despised her, but now that Vivian is using her influence to introduce her to the world of tre’ chic (ugh, if you can force yourself to look at Vivian’s tastes), Melanie is beginning to see that she has another fish on the hook for getting what she wants.  Right now Carly is the enemy, not Vivian, who has shown her nothing but kindness……oh, yeah, and gifts.