The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 454

As the quartet happily indulged in a cozy fondue dinner, Leopold brought over the documents from headquarters.

Peering through the empty doorway, Leopold hesitated, unsure whether to enter.

He texted Anna: [Where are you guys?]

Anna, who had not quite finished chewing her lamb, hit the voice message button, "On a mission, gotta stick to Ms. Vivienne like glue." Vivienne said, "Just drop the stuff off, and don't be a nuisance. You mess up the deal, I'll break your legs."

Percival added his own threat, "I'll dislocate your arm."

Thomas kept it simple, "Good luck, man!"

Listening to the sounds of bubbling fondue, fizzing sodas, and the stubborn mastication of lamb, Leopold was in disbelief.

Was this really a mission?

This was sheer torture!

But he had no choice; he had to deliver the documents quickly.

Griffin had already sent a reminder in the Little Bombs group chat - a special group Vivienne had created for convenience. With no other option, Leopold donned a mask and hat, covering himself completely, and entered Griffin's home.

The evening was setting in, and Griffin had only a desk lamp on, leaving the main lights off.

Three different-colored pens lay strewn across documents, each marking various annotations. Leopold cleared his throat gently, but Griffin showed no reaction.

He moved closer and tapped Griffin's head with the documents, "Hey, the papers..."

"Ah!"

Bam!

Stars danced before Leopold's eyes as he staggered backward and collapsed to the floor.

could finally open his left eye again, all the lights in Griffin's place

documents, and upon seeing Leopold awake, she nonchalantly remarked, "Are you nuts? Sneaking up

his right eye. "You're the one who's nuts! Didn't you say you didn't want to see me? How else was I supposed to

when did

to argue. I've delivered

fast," Griffin pointed outside, "It's pouring rain, and the

"Wait, what? Why would they tow my

it were the

maybe, help me out and move the car

garage isn't for

settling on the

work as if he

Leopold's stomach began to rumble. He

back, Griffin gestured toward the fridge,

found nothing but instant noodles and pre-made sandwiches inside, alongside cans of soda - the classic

ask, "Is

an affirmation, "Just me here, so I

Leopold felt

he noticed Griffin seemed

course, she would be on a diet

noodles, mumbling, "For a young woman, you could take better care of yourself. Why not keep some veggies or some meat in the house? This..." He turned to find Griffin with

on the floor

left from the fridge into Griffin's noodle cup, then placed it quietly

couch, wolfing down the nutritionally void

Griffin was still engrossed in her research.

the carpet, leaning against the couch, blue pen still clutched in hand, the other

instant noodles

"You're working

thoughts in his mind. Suddenly, Griffin's head dropped, and Leopold caught it

a more comfortable position on the

the untouched instant noodles, he tossed it aside, grabbed Griffin's car keys,

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