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.

tried another angle. "I'll cover your strawberry cheesecake fix for the next few

out

and, without a second thought, cracked it over his own head with

Vivienne, dead serious. "I'm

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off,

guy next to Leopold could

This kid was hardcore!

pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling an overwhelming urge to boot Leopold out of

he missing a

like this in

to paint

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

her, she felt a surge of frustration she could

of tissues at Leopold. "Clean yourself up,

nervously, wiped off the booze, and sidled

all 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

Vivienne ignored him.

not angry anymore, Leopold ventured, "Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to

head, a mischievous glint in her eyes, and clamped a hand on Leopold's shoulder. "I was playing

was in disbelief. "You

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

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

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

that," Vivienne chuckled, raising her glass. "Carry

in laughter and chatter while Leopold's mood

stewed for a bit, then sent a video to Percival, and added: [Percival, look at this. Vivienne

Percival's three-word response came through: [I

not believe it. [You knew and didn't

flurry of messages from

had

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

she's doing this to save you from Griffin-to make her not

down

was on the verge of a breakdown, especially after

stared at his phone for a long, long

No way!

Absolutely not!

and headed straight

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