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.

angle. "I'll cover your strawberry cheesecake fix for the next few months?" Vivienne did not budge an

was out

and, without a second thought, cracked it

at Vivienne, dead

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off, was equally

to Leopold could not believe

This kid was hardcore!

of her nose, feeling an overwhelming urge to boot Leopold

he missing

like this in

trying to paint

had not spoken because she wanted to see what

of eyes on her, she felt a surge

Leopold. "Clean yourself up, for heaven's sake.

nervously, wiped off the booze, and sidled up to

would smash bricks

Vivienne ignored him.

to a dive like this? Look at that guy; he's clearly up to

Leopold's shoulder. "I was playing Cupid for Griffin. She's met too few guys. Once she's got a boyfriend, she'll stop pining after

"You never said

"You're my protégé. I wouldn't let you be mistreated. The person you don't want to marry-I'm not going to force you. Now get out of here

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

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 about? I'd rather not get assigned

that," Vivienne chuckled, raising her glass. "Carry on; the show must

erupted in laughter and chatter while Leopold's

added: [Percival, look at this. Vivienne is at a bar with

three-word response came through: [I am

it. [You knew

a flurry of

guys. Once she's had her fun, she'll still be

This is Vivienne's typical social life, and I support

this to save you from Griffin-to make

bow down

the verge of a breakdown, especially

stared at his phone for a

No way!

Absolutely not!

his feet and headed

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