Percival ended the call with a snap.

He tapped the back of the driver's seat. "Thomas, write up an apology."

Thomas nearly choked on his own spit, glancing at the rear-view mirror. "Yes, sir."

One rank up in the hierarchy could crush a man, and boy, did Thomas get that now!

Percival drew Vivienne back into his embrace, his fingertips gently caressing the palm of her hand, "What are you thinking?"

"I'm thinking I should pay Jasper a visit," Vivienne answered, her expression unreadable.

Percival was on the same page. "Thomas, drive us to the Perez residence."

Soon enough, Thomas pulled the car to the curb near the Perez residence.

"Sure you don't need me to come with you?" Percival asked.

Vivienne shook her head. "No need. I can manage on my own."

Percival did not insist, watching as Vivienne headed toward the stately Perez mansion and then signaling Thomas to drive off.

As Vivienne walked, the air carried the faint scent of locust blossoms.

Jasper had good taste, that was for sure. Even though he had bought the mansion on a whim, its location was prime-tucked away amidst the chaos, surrounded by natural locust trees. When the wind blew, the whole courtyard was fragrant.

Approaching the Perez Mansion, Vivienne took out her phone.

On it was a report from Matthew, sent the night before.

A paternity test report between her and Yuri.

The results showed a 58.99% probability of a parental relationship-affirming a blood connection.

That number was enough proof of her kinship with the Perez family. At the very least, Yuri could be her uncle.

But she could not be entirely sure.

all, this was a test with Yuri, not with Jasper, and neither was it a test for

heard her mother

her feel

get her mother's DNA, she

her phone and

of sharing the test

conducted a paternity test between her and Jasper. They were waiting for that result if

that would be

it, Vivienne was standing at the front gate of

gate swung open

tell if it was Natalie or Jasmine-greeted her, "I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, but it

into the courtyard by

probably from a recent scratch, and the little puffed cheeks

could

roughhousing. Natalie is still sulking because she didn't

back next time," Vivienne said playfully, pinching Natalie's chubby cheek, "But remember, sisters should love and care for

siblings of her own

words and nodded earnestly, taking Vivienne's finger and

Natalie really likes you," Zelda

took Natalie into

Natalie was no longer upset, cuddling

in the

stopped crying and turned her head upon seeing Vivienne holding Natalie, pouting and gesturing towards Vivienne, her little legs kicking excitedly. Jasper looked

only she were his

see," Vivienne said as she

down, snuggling against Vivienne's cheek just

were now holding hands. "Are you going

and hugged each other, whispering

warmth in

uncle, then these girls were

them, the more she

a serious talk with Jasper, Zelda took the reconciled sisters away, saying, "Vivienne, you must stay

nodded. "Sure,

said,

the call with Micah to Jasper. "Vanguard Agency wants to get

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