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.

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

out of

second thought, cracked it over

at Vivienne, dead serious.

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

far off,

guy next to Leopold could not

This kid was hardcore!

bridge of her nose, feeling an overwhelming urge to

missing a few

a scene like this in

paint her

more importantly, she had not spoken because she wanted to see what

eyes on her, she felt

"Clean yourself up, for heaven's sake. You're embarrassing

chuckled nervously, wiped off the booze, and sidled up to Vivienne. "We good

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

Vivienne ignored him.

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

head, a mischievous glint in her eyes, and clamped a hand on Leopold's shoulder. "I was playing Cupid for Griffin. She's

"You never said

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

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were talking about? I'd rather

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

erupted in laughter and chatter while Leopold's

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

three-word response came

not believe it. [You knew and didn't

few seconds, a flurry of messages from

had her fun,

be magnanimous. This is Vivienne's typical social life, and

you from

bow down and thank

was on the verge of a breakdown,

his phone for a

No way!

Absolutely not!

feet and

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