The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 455

Griffin clutched the jacket to her chest, reveling in a sweetness she had never felt before.

By the time Leopold returned, Griffin was truly asleep.

Cradled in her arms was Leopold's coat, her face adorned with the kind of smile unique to little girls who had just been gifted candy.

Leopold, arms laden with bags of groceries and takeout, stuffed Griffin's fridge until it was bursting at the seams.

He popped some ready meals in the microwave, leaving a note to remind Griffin to eat once she woke up.

After tucking her into bed and ensuring everything was perfect, he slipped away, leaving the jacket tightly clutched in Griffin's hands.

The next day.

Vivienne's phone was bombarded with a flurry of texts from Griffin, gushing like an overexcited puppy.

[Vivienne, for the first time, our fridge is chock-full!]

[He carried me to bed last night, oh my god, does that mean he cares about me?!]

[Vivienne, is this a crush, or is it love? Am I torturing myself?]

Vivienne massaged her temples as she read the relentless stream of messages.

She did not know if Griffin was crushing or if it was love, nor if Griffin was torturing herself.

What she did know was that Griffin was torturing her!

[Zip it.] She texted back.

[Hehe, morning Vivienne! What do I do next? I don't know how to act around him. He hasn't said he likes me, but why would he care otherwise? I'm worried I'm reading too much into this. It could just be him being nice.]

Vivienne finally came to her senses and typed swiftly: [Meet me at Silver Bar tonight, 8 pm sharp.]

Then she called Dawson.

up immediately, his voice oozing smugness, "My dear Vivienne, missing

Vivienne regretted the

Bring Leopold

paused, "Vivienne, is Griffin

you know?" Vivienne

girls play? We're onto them, except for Leopold, that blockhead. He's always talking about you or Griffin; I should've seen

Dawson's words,

in vain as long as there was a

she frowned,

Larry's teachings... My heart

cutting him

Larry, [Vivienne's giving

replied, [Serves you

entrance at Silver Bar, commandeering the

paired with Vivienne's charm,

advances and invitations with an air of

Dawson arrived shortly

he's here!" Griffin grabbed Vivienne, nearly leaping

you?"

text from Percival: [Everything's set, Vivienne. I'll

as she

help but comment, "You're just

"No, darling, there's a fundamental difference. I'm

Griffin had no comeback.

from the ladies and

jumped out of his skin, "Dawson, if you want to drown in booze and babes, leave me out of it!" Dawson clicked his tongue, "This is for you, buddy. It's about time you got into

fifteen years was downright terrifying. "Enough," Dawson said, pushing drinks toward him. "Live a little. Look at all

Leopold stood up, his gaze fixated

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