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.

tried another angle. "I'll cover your strawberry cheesecake fix for

out

without a second thought, cracked it over his

dead serious. "I'm sorry, Vivienne.

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off, was equally

Leopold could

This kid was hardcore!

nose, feeling an

missing

scene like this in

paint

see what Leopold would offer next. Instead, he had gone

pairs of eyes on her, she felt a surge of

tissues at Leopold. "Clean yourself up,

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

was used to tagging along on missions with Percival, facing all kinds of danger. During training, they would smash bricks

Vivienne ignored him.

Vivienne was not angry anymore, Leopold ventured, "Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a dive like this? Look at that guy;

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

in disbelief. "You never said that

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

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

gingerly. "Ma'am, is that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were talking about? I'd rather

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

erupted in laughter and chatter while

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

response came through: [I am

believe it. [You

flurry

guys. Once she's had her fun,

Vivienne's typical social life, and

to save you from Griffin-to make

forget to bow down and thank

verge of a breakdown,

stared at his phone for

No way!

Absolutely not!

sprang to his feet and headed straight

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