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.

getting desperate, tried another angle. "I'll cover your strawberry cheesecake fix for the next few months?" Vivienne did not budge an

out of

beer bottle, and, without a second thought, cracked it over his

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

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

not far off, was

Leopold could

This kid was hardcore!

her nose, feeling an

he missing

like this in front

paint her

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

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

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

nervously, wiped off the booze, and sidled up

During training, they would smash bricks on their heads, not just bottles. This was

Vivienne ignored him.

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

hand on Leopold's shoulder. "I was playing Cupid for Griffin. She's met too few guys. Once she's got

in disbelief. "You never

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

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

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

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

and chatter while Leopold's

added: [Percival, look at

three-word response came through: [I

believe it. [You knew and didn't come

few seconds, a flurry of messages from

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

Vivienne's typical social life,

this to save you from Griffin-to

to bow down

breakdown, especially

stared at his phone

No way!

Absolutely not!

his feet and

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