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

out of

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

dead serious.

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off, was equally

Leopold could not

This kid was hardcore!

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

he missing a

this in front of

he trying to paint her as

because she wanted to see what Leopold would

with several pairs of eyes on her, she felt a surge of frustration she could not

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

booze, and sidled up to Vivienne.

kinds of danger. During training, they would smash bricks on

Vivienne ignored him.

Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a

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

in disbelief. "You never

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 fun. Griffin's

"Vivienne..."

"Beat it!"

Leopold bolted.

crushed rubbed it gingerly. "Ma'am, is that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were talking about? I'd rather not get assigned

chuckled, raising her

erupted in laughter and chatter

and added: [Percival, look at this. Vivienne is at a bar with Griffin,

response came through: [I

could not believe it. [You knew and

a few seconds, a flurry of messages

to find guys. Once she's had her fun, she'll still be my

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

save you from Griffin-to

forget to bow down and thank my

the verge of a breakdown, especially

phone for

No way!

Absolutely not!

to his feet and headed straight for

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