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.

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

never heard her mother mention anything about the Perez

test made her feel a mix

her mother's DNA,

her phone

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

that would be

was standing at the front gate of the Perez

the bell, and the grand gate swung open

or Jasmine-greeted her, "I thought my

ushered into the courtyard by Zelda's warm

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

Vivienne could not help

Natalie is still sulking because she didn't win against

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

not have siblings of her own and

words and nodded earnestly, taking Vivienne's finger and kissing it

likes

naturally took Natalie into her

upset, cuddling

the front

tears? You should be comforting her, right?" Jasmine stopped crying and turned her head upon seeing Vivienne holding Natalie, pouting and gesturing towards Vivienne, her little legs

only she were his

Vivienne said as she sat opposite him, scooping Jasmine

snuggling against Vivienne's cheek just like Natalie, clearly very

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

Jasmine seemed to understand and hugged each

felt a warmth in

Yuri was her uncle, then

more she looked at them, the

Vivienne was here for a serious talk with Jasper, Zelda took

"Sure, I'd love

Jasper said, "So, Vivienne, what brings

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

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