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,

mother mention anything about

test made her feel a mix

she could get her mother's DNA, she would definitely confirm it

off her phone

of sharing the test result with

family had also conducted a paternity test between her and Jasper. They were waiting for that result if it matched, it would fully confirm her relation to the Perez family. And if it did

that would

she knew it, Vivienne was standing at the front gate of the

the bell, and the grand gate swung open before she

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

the

fresh scar on the child's face, probably from a recent scratch, and the little puffed cheeks

happened here?" Vivienne could not help

still sulking

next time," Vivienne said playfully, pinching Natalie's chubby cheek, "But

her own

seemed to understand Vivienne's words and nodded

likes you," Zelda

took Natalie

longer upset, cuddling against Vivienne

in the

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

only she were his

see," Vivienne said as she

against Vivienne's cheek just like

moments ago were now holding hands. "Are you going to

to understand and hugged each

felt a warmth

her uncle, then these

them, the more she

took the reconciled sisters away, saying, "Vivienne, you must

nodded. "Sure, I'd love

the kids were taken away, Jasper said, "So,

call with Micah to Jasper.

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