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.

"I'll cover your strawberry cheesecake fix for the next few months?" Vivienne did

was out

a second thought, cracked it over his own head with

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

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

not far off,

to Leopold could not believe his

This kid was hardcore!

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

missing a

a scene like this in front

to paint

because she wanted to see what Leopold would offer next. Instead, he had gone and given himself a

she felt a surge

a pack of tissues at Leopold. "Clean yourself up, for

the booze, and

was used to tagging 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. The main thing was

Vivienne ignored him.

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

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

disbelief. "You never

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

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

nearly crushed rubbed it gingerly. "Ma'am, is that the hotshot leader of

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

table erupted in laughter and chatter

video to Percival, and added: [Percival, look at this. Vivienne is at

three-word response came through: [I am

[You knew and didn't come

few seconds, a flurry of messages from

she's had her fun, she'll

Vivienne's typical social life, and I support

this to save you

down and thank my Vivienne

of a breakdown, especially

at his phone for a long, long

No way!

Absolutely not!

sprang to his feet and

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