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.

tried another angle. "I'll cover your strawberry cheesecake fix for the next few months?" Vivienne did not budge an

was out of

a second thought, cracked it over his

Vivienne, dead serious. "I'm sorry,

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

far off,

next to Leopold could not believe

This kid was hardcore!

of her nose, feeling an overwhelming urge to

he missing a

this

paint

more importantly, she had not spoken because she wanted to see what Leopold would offer

of eyes on her, she felt a

tissues at Leopold. "Clean

nervously, wiped off the booze, and sidled

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

Vivienne ignored him.

Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a dive like

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 boyfriend, she'll stop

disbelief. "You

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.

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

crushed rubbed it gingerly. "Ma'am, is that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were

her glass. "Carry on; the show must

table erupted in laughter and chatter while

[Percival, look

Percival's three-word response came

could not believe it. [You knew and didn't

seconds, a flurry of messages from

she's had

magnanimous. This is Vivienne's typical social life, and I support

she's doing this to save you from Griffin-to make her not

bow down

on the verge of a breakdown, especially after reading "to make her

his phone for

No way!

Absolutely not!

to his feet and headed straight for

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