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.

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

was out of

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

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

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

not far off, was

Leopold

This kid was hardcore!

pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling an overwhelming

missing a few

this

he trying to paint her

she wanted to see what Leopold would offer

eyes on her, she felt a

Leopold. "Clean

wiped off the booze, and sidled up 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 cool

Vivienne ignored him.

Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a dive

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

disbelief. "You never said that

my protégé. I wouldn't let you be mistreated. The person you don't want to marry-I'm not

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were talking about? I'd rather not get assigned

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

laughter and chatter

a bit, then sent a video to Percival, and added: [Percival, look

Percival's three-word response came

[You

seconds, a flurry of messages from Percival

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

This is Vivienne's

she's doing this to save you

down and thank my Vivienne

a breakdown, especially after reading "to

phone for a long, long

No way!

Absolutely not!

sprang to his feet and headed straight for

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