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?"

was out

a beer bottle, and, without a second thought, cracked it

then looked at Vivienne, dead serious.

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off,

guy next to Leopold could not believe

This kid was hardcore!

feeling an overwhelming

he missing

scene like this in front

he trying to paint her as a

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

with several pairs of eyes on her, she felt a

pack of tissues at Leopold. "Clean yourself up, for heaven's sake. You're embarrassing

and sidled up to Vivienne. "We

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 to

Vivienne ignored him.

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

eyes, and clamped a hand on Leopold's shoulder. "I was playing Cupid for Griffin. She's met too few guys. Once she's

in disbelief. "You never

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

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

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

with that," Vivienne chuckled, raising her

erupted in laughter and

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

came through:

it. [You

flurry

to find guys. Once she's had

Vivienne's typical social life,

to save you from Griffin-to make her

to bow down and thank my

of a breakdown, especially

at his phone for a

No way!

Absolutely not!

to his feet and headed

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