Vivienne scrutinized the contract from top to bottom, each clause capable of sending shock waves through the business world if taken on its own.

The document stated that the Perez family would unconditionally provide all components and funding necessary for the development of a groundbreaking new explosive device. In return, Vivienne was only required to secure a location and manage security and insurance-the kind of overhead that would not cost her a dime.

The catch? The patent for the new explosive could not bear Vivienne's name.

But this term suited Vivienne just fine.

After all, the explosive device was Griffin's brainchild. She had simply come into possession of it by a twist of fate and, coincidentally, had the means to bring the project to fruition.

Without hesitation, Vivienne signed her name on the dotted line.

It marked the second time she had officially collaborated with the government.

"Grandpa, I agree to the terms here," Vivienne handed the contract to Jasper.

Jasper chuckled. "Kiddo, you don't want to ask around a bit more?"

"I trust you, Jasper. That's enough for me."

Vivienne had that kind of confidence; once she believed in someone, she trusted them completely.

Jasper felt a wave of relief and nodded in approval. "Alright, this old man won't let you down; rest assured."

Vivienne glanced at Percival, who, in turn, presented another contract.

"Jasper, Yuri, please take a look at this contract as well," Percival said, passing it over with both hands.

It was a gift from Percival and Vivienne to the Perez family.

Jasper's brows twitched, and Yuri was visibly stunned. "Vivienne, are you sure?"

Their surprise was not overblown; they simply had not expected Vivienne to be willing to offer up such an asset.

The contract was another win-win partnership, where the Perez family would not need to invest much effort or time into maintenance.

It pertained to the YQ Lab-a highly secretive venture of Vivienne's, with every project somehow linked to Karen.

uncovered a bit about it, but not

knew that Karen had ties to the Vanguard Agency. But

Vivienne, revealing even this

affirmed. She wanted the Perez family to join the YQ Lab

her last mission failed due to certain reasons, and the YQ Lab was subsequently shut

that it had happened without the involvement of the Vanguard

rebooting, it was only a matter of time

his immediate superior constantly trying to suppress him. If the higher-ups insisted on reintegrating the YQ Lab back into the Vanguard Agency, Percival would

climb the ranks, they needed to suppress

was

the Perez family's power, it was enough

to sign this contract proved her trust

and Yuri signed his name

to a successful partnership," Yuri said, returning the

seen each other in so long. Don't you want to give me a gift?" Just as Vivienne was about to present her gift, Zelda smiled. "I've chosen the gift already. Change into these matching

Vivienne, she

material, and it had to

fans were getting

in

here! You two, go change!" Zelda thrust the couple's outfits into Vivienne's hands and pushed

Vivienne and Percival emerged to find Dawson ready

camera was itching to start. "Get in position.

in bemusement, having never

posed for a series

repeated

kind of madness

This was killing him!

explain this

only watched Percival kiss Vivienne right in front of him but also had to repeatedly watch them cuddle and hug while he held the lighting!

as well apologize

seemingly made up for years'

the others, Dawson was responsible for

way, Dawson continued to grumble under

question; instead, she queried,

warrior lineage,'

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