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 few months?" Vivienne did not budge an

out of

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

looked at Vivienne, dead serious.

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

not far off, was equally

to Leopold could not believe

This kid was hardcore!

her nose, feeling an

he missing a few

like this in front

to paint her as

to see what Leopold would offer next. Instead, he had gone

her, she felt a surge of frustration

Leopold. "Clean yourself up, for heaven's

chuckled nervously, wiped off the booze, and sidled up to Vivienne. "We

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

Vivienne ignored him.

"Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a dive like this? Look at that guy; he's clearly

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

in disbelief. "You never

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

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

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

Vivienne chuckled, raising her glass.

in laughter and

video to Percival, and added: [Percival, look at this. Vivienne is

three-word response came

believe it. [You knew

a flurry

she's had her fun, she'll still be

Vivienne's typical social life,

to save you

down and

the verge of a breakdown, especially after reading "to

at his phone for a long, long

No way!

Absolutely not!

his feet and headed straight for

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