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.

cover your strawberry cheesecake fix

out of

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

looked at Vivienne, dead serious. "I'm sorry, Vivienne.

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

far off, was

to Leopold

This kid was hardcore!

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

missing

this in front of

paint her as

not spoken because she wanted to see what Leopold would offer next. Instead, he had gone and given

with several pairs of eyes on her, she felt a surge

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

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

bricks on their heads,

Vivienne ignored him.

not angry anymore, Leopold ventured, "Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a dive like this? Look

her head, a mischievous glint in her eyes, and clamped a hand on Leopold's shoulder. "I was playing Cupid for Griffin. She's met too few guys. Once she's got a boyfriend, she'll

disbelief. "You never

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

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

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

her glass. "Carry on; the

laughter and chatter while Leopold's

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

came through:

could not believe it. [You knew and didn't

a flurry of messages

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

This is Vivienne's typical

she's doing this to save you from Griffin-to

bow down and

of a breakdown, especially after reading "to

stared at his phone for

No way!

Absolutely not!

and headed straight

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