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.

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

was out of

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

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

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off,

to Leopold

This kid was hardcore!

of her nose, feeling an overwhelming urge to boot

he missing a

like this in front of

paint her as a

not spoken because she wanted to see what Leopold

eyes on her, she felt a surge of frustration she could

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

booze, and sidled up to Vivienne. "We good

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

Vivienne ignored him.

why drag Griffin to a dive like this? Look at that guy; he's clearly

tilted her 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

was in disbelief. "You never

to marry-I'm not going to force you. Now get out of here and have fun.

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

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

Vivienne chuckled, raising her glass. "Carry on;

table erupted in laughter and chatter while Leopold's mood

Percival, and added: [Percival, look at

response came through: [I

could not believe it. [You knew

a flurry of messages from Percival

had

Vivienne's typical social life,

to save you from Griffin-to make her

forget to bow down and

of a breakdown, especially after

at his phone for a long, long

No way!

Absolutely not!

his feet and headed straight for

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