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.

cheesecake fix for the next few months?" Vivienne

was out of

a beer bottle, and, without a second thought,

then looked at Vivienne, dead serious.

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off,

to Leopold could

This kid was hardcore!

an overwhelming urge to boot

missing a

like this in

to paint her

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

she felt a surge of frustration

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

and sidled up to Vivienne. "We

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

Vivienne ignored him.

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

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

was in disbelief. "You

I wouldn't let you be mistreated. The person you don't want to

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

rubbed it gingerly. "Ma'am, is that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were talking about? I'd rather not

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

erupted in laughter and chatter

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

response came

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

flurry of

she's had her fun,

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

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

forget to bow down

breakdown, especially after reading "to make her

stared at his phone

No way!

Absolutely not!

to his feet and headed

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