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.

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

her mother mention anything about the

made her feel a mix

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

off her

had no intention of sharing the test result with

result if it matched, it would

would

was standing at the front gate of the

bell, and the grand gate swung open before she could announce herself

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

ushered into the courtyard by Zelda's

noticed a fresh scar on the child's face, probably from a

happened here?" Vivienne could not help but

still sulking because she

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

did not have siblings of her own and sometimes envied

and nodded

really likes

Natalie

longer upset, cuddling against Vivienne

the

didn't beat you, so why the tears? You should be comforting her, right?" Jasmine stopped crying and turned her head upon seeing Vivienne holding Natalie, pouting and gesturing

she

long time no see," Vivienne said as she sat opposite him, scooping

against Vivienne's cheek just like Natalie, clearly

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

to understand and

a warmth

her uncle, then these girls were her

at them, the more she liked

a serious talk with Jasper, Zelda took the reconciled sisters away,

nodded. "Sure, I'd

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

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

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