The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 456

Leopold spun around and caught Vivienne's gaze resting on him with a profound intensity.

He was taken aback. Why was Vivienne looking at him like that?

Had he misspoken?

If he found out who the hell had brought Griffin to a joint like this, he would break the bastard's legs!

Griffin shot him an indescribable look and pointed at Vivienne. "Vivienne brought me here. This dude, she's the one who introduced us."

Leopold was dumbstruck.

Holy shit!

Was it too late to make a run for it?

What was wrong with Griffin?

Why did she not say Vivienne was the one who brought her here sooner?

This was a disaster!

Leopold's gaze shifted, and then he turned on the charm, looking at Vivienne. "Vivienne, fancy seeing you here! Need a refill? Tonight's on me. Have a blast."

He paused, then added, "But I'll take this gentleman with me. A high-class lady like yourself shouldn't be slumming it with these bozos." Vivienne reclined in her chair, arms crossed, a smirk playing on her lips. "Oh? Since when do you get a say in who this jerk drinks with?" Leopold dropped to his knees.

He was on the verge of tears. "Vivienne, I didn't mean it. I wasn't calling you out!"

Vivienne casually cleaned her ears, then turned to Griffin. "Do I have a problem with my hearing?"

Griffin, ever so earnest, replied, "Not at all."

Vivienne turned back to Leopold, silent.

Leopold was screwed.

"Griffin, whose side are you even on?" He shouted inwardly.

Griffin was obviously on Vivienne's side.

Leopold offered a sheepish grin. "Look, I misspoke. Can we just let bygones be bygones?"

Vivienne remained silent.

Leopold went on, "I've come into some money recently. How about I treat you?"

Still no response from Vivienne.

strawberry cheesecake fix for the next

was out of

up, grabbed a beer bottle, and, without a second thought, cracked it over his own head

then looked at Vivienne, dead serious. "I'm

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off, was

Leopold could not

This kid was hardcore!

nose, feeling an overwhelming urge to boot Leopold

missing

scene like this in

he trying to paint her

see what Leopold

eyes on her, she felt a surge of frustration

of tissues at Leopold. "Clean yourself up, for heaven's sake. You're embarrassing

wiped off the booze, and sidled up to

along on missions with Percival, facing all kinds of danger. During training, they would smash bricks on

Vivienne ignored him.

anymore, Leopold ventured, "Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a dive like

in her eyes, and clamped a hand on Leopold's shoulder. "I was playing

"You never said that

to marry-I'm not going to force you. Now get out of here and have fun.

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

man whose wrist Leopold had nearly crushed rubbed it gingerly. "Ma'am, is that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were talking

with that," Vivienne chuckled, raising her glass.

erupted in laughter and chatter while

and added: [Percival, look at this. Vivienne

three-word response came through: [I am

it. [You knew

seconds, a flurry of messages from Percival

free to find guys. Once she's had

should be magnanimous. This is Vivienne's

this to save you from Griffin-to make her not

bow down and thank my

breakdown, especially after reading "to

stared at his phone

No way!

Absolutely not!

his feet and headed straight

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