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 months?" Vivienne did

out of

up, grabbed a beer bottle, and, without a second thought, cracked it over his own head with a

Vivienne, dead serious. "I'm sorry,

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off, was equally

to Leopold could not

This kid was hardcore!

feeling an overwhelming urge to boot Leopold

he missing a few

this in front of

he trying to paint her as

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

her, she felt a surge of frustration

at Leopold. "Clean yourself

booze, and sidled up to Vivienne.

used to tagging along on missions with Percival, facing all kinds of danger. During training, they would smash bricks on their heads, not just bottles. This was child's play for

Vivienne ignored him.

was not angry anymore, Leopold ventured, "Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a

"I was playing Cupid for Griffin. She's met too few

"You never said that

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

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were talking about? I'd rather not get assigned

that," Vivienne chuckled, raising her glass. "Carry on; the

laughter and chatter while Leopold's mood

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

Percival's three-word response came through:

not believe it. [You knew

a flurry of messages from

guys. Once she's had her

This is Vivienne's typical social

you from Griffin-to make

to bow down and thank my

of a breakdown, especially

his phone for a long,

No way!

Absolutely not!

his feet and headed straight

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