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

was out of

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

Vivienne, dead serious. "I'm sorry,

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

not far off, was

next to Leopold could not

This kid was hardcore!

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

he missing a few

like this

to paint her as a

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

she felt a

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

wiped off the booze, and sidled

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 him. The main thing

Vivienne ignored him.

ventured, "Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a dive like this?

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

was in disbelief. "You never said

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

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

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

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

table erupted in laughter and chatter

then sent a video to Percival, and added: [Percival, look at this. Vivienne

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

believe it. [You knew and didn't

seconds, a flurry of messages from

she's had her fun, she'll still

be magnanimous. This is Vivienne's typical social

doing this to save you from Griffin-to make her not

bow down

was on the verge of a breakdown, especially after reading

his phone for a long,

No way!

Absolutely not!

his feet and headed straight for Griffin's

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