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.

cover your strawberry cheesecake fix for the next few months?" Vivienne did not budge an

was out of

a second

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

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

far off, was equally

guy next to Leopold could not believe

This kid was hardcore!

bridge of her nose, feeling an

he missing

scene like this in

to paint her

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

several pairs of eyes on her, she felt

"Clean yourself up, for heaven's sake.

and sidled up

was used 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 him. The main thing was to

Vivienne ignored him.

not angry anymore, Leopold ventured, "Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a dive like

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

"You never

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

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

"Ma'am, is that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were talking about? I'd rather not

her glass. "Carry on;

laughter and chatter while

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

three-word response came

[You knew and didn't come

a flurry of messages from Percival

Once she's had

Vivienne's typical social life, and I support

she's doing this to save you from

bow down and thank my Vivienne

on the verge of a breakdown,

phone for a

No way!

Absolutely not!

to his feet and headed straight for Griffin's

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