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 the next few

was out of

a second thought, cracked it over

at Vivienne, dead

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off,

to Leopold

This kid was hardcore!

pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling an overwhelming

missing

like this in front of

paint her

what Leopold would offer next. Instead,

her, she felt a surge of frustration

"Clean yourself up, for

nervously, wiped off the booze, and sidled

kinds of danger. During training, they would smash bricks on their heads, not just bottles. This was child's play for him. The main thing was to cool

Vivienne ignored him.

Leopold ventured, "Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a dive like this? Look at that guy; he's clearly up

hand on Leopold's shoulder. "I was playing Cupid for

in disbelief. "You never said that

The person you don't want to marry-I'm not going to force you. Now get out

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

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

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

table erupted in laughter and chatter while Leopold's mood

Percival, and added: [Percival, look at this. Vivienne is at a bar with Griffin, hunting

three-word response came through: [I

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

a flurry of messages

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

Vivienne's typical social life, and

this to save you from Griffin-to make

down and thank my

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

stared at his phone for a long,

No way!

Absolutely not!

to his feet and

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