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

out of

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

looked at Vivienne, dead serious. "I'm

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

not far off,

to Leopold could not

This kid was hardcore!

bridge of her nose, feeling an overwhelming urge

missing a

scene like this in front of

he trying to paint

spoken because she wanted to see what Leopold would

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

pack of tissues at Leopold. "Clean yourself up, for heaven's sake.

off the booze, and sidled up to Vivienne. "We good

on missions with Percival, facing all kinds of danger. During training, they would smash bricks on their heads, not just

Vivienne ignored him.

Griffin to a dive

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

in disbelief. "You never

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

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

crushed rubbed it gingerly. "Ma'am, is that the hotshot leader of

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

in laughter and chatter while Leopold's mood

[Percival, look at

response came through: [I am

it. [You

seconds, a flurry of messages from

guys. Once she's had

is Vivienne's typical social life, and

save you from Griffin-to make her not

bow down and thank

verge of a breakdown, especially after

phone for a long, long

No way!

Absolutely not!

and headed

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