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.

your strawberry cheesecake fix for the next few months?" Vivienne

was out

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

then looked at Vivienne, dead

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

not far off,

to Leopold could not believe

This kid was hardcore!

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

missing a few

this in front

trying to paint her as a

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

pairs of eyes on her, she felt a surge of frustration she

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

chuckled nervously, wiped off the booze, and sidled up to Vivienne. "We

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.

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

and clamped a hand on Leopold's shoulder. "I was playing Cupid for Griffin.

was in disbelief. "You never said that

snorted. "You're my 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 here and have

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

is that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain

raising her

laughter and

to Percival, and added: [Percival, look

came through: [I

believe it. [You

few seconds, a flurry of messages from

find guys. Once she's had her

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

this to save you from Griffin-to make

to bow down and thank my Vivienne

of a breakdown, especially after reading "to make her

stared at his phone for

No way!

Absolutely not!

feet and headed straight for

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