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

was out

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

Vivienne, dead

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

not far off,

Leopold

This kid was hardcore!

the bridge of her nose, feeling an

he missing a

like this in

to paint

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

her, she felt a surge of frustration she could not

of tissues at Leopold. "Clean yourself up,

wiped off the booze, and sidled

smash bricks on their heads, not just bottles. This was child's play for him.

Vivienne ignored him.

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

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

disbelief. "You

you don't want to marry-I'm not going to force you.

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

"Ma'am, is that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we

that," Vivienne chuckled, raising her

erupted in laughter and chatter

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

three-word response came through: [I

[You

few seconds, a flurry of

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

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

this to save you from Griffin-to make her not

forget to bow down and

was on the verge of a breakdown, especially

phone for a

No way!

Absolutely not!

sprang to his feet and headed

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