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.

desperate, tried another angle. "I'll cover your strawberry cheesecake fix for the next

was out

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

dead serious.

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

not far off, was equally

guy next to Leopold could not

This kid was hardcore!

the bridge of her nose, feeling an

missing

like this in front

to paint her

to see what Leopold would offer next. Instead, he had gone

several pairs of eyes on her, she felt

tissues at Leopold. "Clean yourself up, for

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

smash bricks on their heads, not just bottles. This was child's play for him. The main thing

Vivienne ignored him.

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

Leopold's shoulder. "I was playing Cupid for Griffin. She's met too few guys. Once she's got a boyfriend, she'll stop

"You never said

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

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

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

chuckled, raising her

erupted in laughter and chatter while Leopold's

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

three-word response came

not believe it. [You

flurry of messages from

guys. Once she's had

Vivienne's typical social life, and I

she's doing this to save you from Griffin-to make her

down and thank my Vivienne

of a breakdown, especially

stared at his phone for a long, long

No way!

Absolutely not!

sprang to his feet and headed

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