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 did not

out of

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

Vivienne, dead serious.

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off, was

guy next to Leopold could not believe his

This kid was hardcore!

of her nose, feeling an overwhelming urge to boot

he missing a

a scene like this in

trying to paint

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

with several pairs of eyes on her, she felt

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

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

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.

Vivienne ignored him.

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

Leopold's shoulder. "I was playing Cupid for Griffin. She's met too few

was in disbelief. "You

mistreated. The person you don't want to marry-I'm

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

the hotshot leader of the

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

table erupted in laughter and chatter while

[Percival, look at this. Vivienne is at a bar with Griffin,

response came through: [I

it. [You knew

few seconds, a flurry

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

be magnanimous. This is Vivienne's

you from Griffin-to make her not

to bow down and thank my

the verge of a breakdown, especially after reading "to

phone for a

No way!

Absolutely not!

to his feet and headed straight for

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