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.

getting desperate, tried another angle. "I'll cover your strawberry cheesecake fix for the next few months?" Vivienne

out of

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

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

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

far off,

guy next to Leopold could

This kid was hardcore!

the bridge of her nose, feeling an overwhelming urge to boot Leopold out of

he missing a few

a scene like this in front

paint her

what Leopold would offer next. Instead, he had gone and given

with several pairs of eyes on her, she felt a surge of frustration she

a pack of tissues at Leopold. "Clean yourself up,

off the booze, and sidled up

all kinds of danger. During training, they would smash bricks on their heads, not just bottles. This was child's play for him. The

Vivienne ignored him.

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

was playing Cupid for Griffin. She's met

"You never said that

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 and have fun. Griffin's my

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

is that the hotshot leader of the first

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

erupted in laughter and chatter

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

came through:

could not believe it. [You knew and

a flurry of

Once she's had her fun, she'll

magnanimous. This is Vivienne's typical social life,

you from Griffin-to make her

forget to bow down and thank

a breakdown, especially after

phone for a

No way!

Absolutely not!

and

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