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.

fix for the next few months?" Vivienne did

out

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

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

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

not far off,

guy next to Leopold could not

This kid was hardcore!

an overwhelming

missing a

this in front

to paint

because she wanted to see what Leopold would offer next. Instead, he had gone and given himself a

eyes on her, she felt a

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

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

Vivienne ignored him.

not angry anymore, Leopold ventured, "Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a dive like this? Look at that guy; he's clearly up to

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 guys. Once she's got a boyfriend,

disbelief. "You

"You're my protégé. I wouldn't let you be mistreated. The person you don't want to

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

the booth, the man whose wrist Leopold had nearly crushed rubbed it gingerly. "Ma'am, is that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were talking about? I'd rather not get assigned

luck with that," Vivienne chuckled, raising her

in laughter and

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

Percival's three-word response came

[You

few seconds, a flurry of messages from

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

Vivienne's typical social life,

to save you from Griffin-to make

to bow down and thank

a breakdown, especially after reading "to make her

phone for

No way!

Absolutely not!

to his feet and

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