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

her mother mention anything about the Perez

her feel a mix

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

her phone and stepped

sharing the test

They were waiting for that result if it matched, it would fully confirm her relation to the Perez family.

would be

was standing at the front

gate swung open

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

was ushered into the courtyard by

face, probably from a recent

Vivienne could not help

chuckled. "Just the kids roughhousing. Natalie is still sulking because she didn't win against

said playfully, pinching Natalie's chubby cheek, "But remember, sisters should love

have siblings of her

seemed to understand Vivienne's words and nodded earnestly, taking

really likes

Natalie into her

that, Natalie was no longer upset, cuddling against Vivienne and adoring

the

comforting her, right?" Jasmine stopped crying and turned her head upon seeing Vivienne

she were

no see," Vivienne said as she sat opposite him, scooping Jasmine into

just

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

understand and

felt a warmth

her uncle, then

them,

a serious talk with Jasper, Zelda took the reconciled sisters

"Sure,

kids were taken away, Jasper said, "So, Vivienne, what brings you

recounted the call with Micah to

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