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.

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

out

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

Vivienne, dead

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off,

next to Leopold could

This kid was hardcore!

pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling an overwhelming urge to boot Leopold out of

he missing a

a scene like this

trying to paint

spoken because she wanted to see what Leopold would offer next.

eyes on her, she felt

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

and sidled up to Vivienne.

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

Vivienne ignored him.

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

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

in disbelief. "You never said that

you don't want to marry-I'm not going to force you. Now get out of here and have fun. Griffin's

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

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

Vivienne chuckled, raising her glass. "Carry on;

in laughter and chatter while

bit, then sent a video to Percival, and added: [Percival,

Percival's three-word response came through: [I

it. [You knew and didn't come

a flurry of messages

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

should be magnanimous. This is Vivienne's typical social

this to save you

forget to bow down

verge of a breakdown, especially after

at his phone for a

No way!

Absolutely not!

sprang to his feet and headed straight for Griffin's

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