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.

another angle. "I'll cover your strawberry cheesecake fix for the next few months?" Vivienne did not

out

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

Vivienne, dead serious.

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

not far off,

to Leopold could not believe his

This kid was hardcore!

the bridge of her nose, feeling an overwhelming

he missing a few

a scene like this in front of

paint her as

she had not spoken because she wanted to see what Leopold

her, she felt a surge of frustration

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

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

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.

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

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

in disbelief. "You

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

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

is that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were talking about? I'd rather not get assigned to that

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

in laughter and chatter while Leopold's

Percival, and added: [Percival,

response came through:

believe it. [You knew and didn't

few seconds, a flurry of messages from

she's had her fun,

magnanimous. This is Vivienne's typical social life,

doing this to save you from

down

on the verge of a breakdown, especially after

his phone for a long,

No way!

Absolutely not!

to his feet and headed straight

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