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.

with Jasper, and neither was it a test for her

mother mention anything about the Perez

feel

could get her mother's DNA,

her phone

had no intention of sharing the test result with

were waiting for that result if it matched, it would fully confirm

would

at the front gate of the

grand gate swung open before she could

or Jasmine-greeted her, "I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, but it really is you! Come

was ushered into the courtyard by Zelda's warm

from a recent scratch,

here?" Vivienne could

Natalie is still

Natalie's chubby cheek, "But remember, sisters should love and care for each

her own and sometimes envied those who

Vivienne's words and nodded earnestly, taking

Natalie really likes

took Natalie into her

no longer upset, cuddling against Vivienne and adoring

in the front

comforting her, right?" Jasmine stopped crying and turned her head upon seeing Vivienne holding Natalie, pouting and gesturing towards Vivienne, her little legs kicking excitedly. Jasper looked up, a warm feeling washing

only she

long time no see," Vivienne said as she

down, snuggling against Vivienne's cheek just like Natalie,

moments ago were now

and Jasmine seemed to understand and hugged each other, whispering

a warmth in

then these girls were

at them, the more she liked

took the reconciled sisters

nodded. "Sure, I'd

taken away, Jasper said, "So, Vivienne, what

Micah to Jasper. "Vanguard

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