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

out of

a beer bottle, and, without a second thought, cracked it over

dead

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

not far off, was

to Leopold could not believe his

This kid was hardcore!

an overwhelming urge to boot Leopold out of

he missing a

a scene like this in front

he trying to paint her

she had not spoken because she wanted to see what Leopold would offer next. Instead,

of eyes on her, she felt a surge of frustration she could

pack of tissues at Leopold. "Clean yourself up, for heaven's

off the booze, and sidled

to tagging along on missions with Percival, facing all kinds of danger. During training, they would smash bricks on their heads, not just bottles. This was child's play for

Vivienne ignored him.

that Vivienne was not angry anymore, Leopold ventured, "Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a dive like this? Look at that guy; he's clearly

her head, a mischievous glint in her eyes, and clamped a hand on Leopold's shoulder. "I was playing Cupid for Griffin. She's met too few guys.

was in disbelief. "You

you be mistreated. The person you don't want to marry-I'm not going to force you. Now

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

had nearly crushed rubbed it gingerly. "Ma'am, is that the hotshot leader

raising her glass.

erupted in laughter and chatter

bit, then sent a video to Percival, and added: [Percival, look at this. Vivienne is at a bar with Griffin, hunting

response came through: [I

it. [You

a flurry of messages from

Once she's had

should be magnanimous. This is Vivienne's typical social life, and I support

she's doing this to save you from Griffin-to make her

bow down and thank

breakdown, especially after reading "to

phone for a

No way!

Absolutely not!

and headed straight for

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