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

was out

a second thought, cracked it

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

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off, was equally

Leopold could

This kid was hardcore!

nose, feeling an overwhelming urge to boot Leopold out of

missing

a scene like this in front of

to paint her as

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

her, she felt

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

nervously, wiped off the booze, and sidled

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

her eyes, and clamped a hand on Leopold's shoulder. "I was

"You never

"You're my protégé. I wouldn't let you be mistreated. The person you don't want to marry-I'm not going to force you. Now get out of here and have fun. Griffin's my

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

"Ma'am, is that the hotshot leader of the first

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

table erupted in laughter and chatter while Leopold's

to Percival, and added: [Percival, look

came through:

could not believe it. [You knew

few seconds, a flurry of messages from

had her fun,

is Vivienne's typical social life,

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

down and

on the verge of a breakdown, especially after reading "to make

phone for

No way!

Absolutely not!

to his feet and headed straight for

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