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.

another angle. "I'll cover your strawberry cheesecake fix for the next few months?" Vivienne did not budge an

was out of

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

Vivienne, dead serious. "I'm

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

far off, was

to Leopold could not believe

This kid was hardcore!

her nose, feeling an overwhelming urge to boot Leopold out

missing

this in front

trying to paint

because she wanted to see what Leopold would

on her, she felt a surge of frustration she could

pack of tissues at Leopold. "Clean

off the booze, and sidled up

Percival, facing all kinds of danger. During training, they would smash bricks on their heads, not just bottles. This was child's play for him. The

Vivienne ignored him.

ventured, "Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a dive

hand on Leopold's shoulder. "I was playing Cupid

"You never

mistreated. The person you don't want to

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

nearly crushed rubbed it gingerly. "Ma'am, is that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were talking about?

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

table erupted in laughter and chatter while

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

came through:

[You knew and

flurry of messages

Once she's had her

This is Vivienne's typical social life,

this to save you from Griffin-to

to bow down and

a breakdown,

at his phone for

No way!

Absolutely not!

and headed

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