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

test made her feel a mix

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

turned off her phone and stepped

of sharing the test

between her and Jasper. They were waiting for that result

that would

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

the grand gate swung open before she could

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

the courtyard by

on the child's face, probably from a

could not help but

roughhousing. Natalie is still sulking because she didn't

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

not have siblings of her own and sometimes envied those who

nodded earnestly, taking Vivienne's finger and

really likes you," Zelda

Natalie into her

was no longer upset, cuddling against Vivienne and

the

be 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

Vivienne said as she sat opposite him, scooping Jasmine into her other

Vivienne's cheek just like Natalie,

were now

understand and hugged each other, whispering and

felt a warmth in her

then these

looked at them, the more she liked

for a serious talk with Jasper, Zelda took the reconciled sisters away, saying, "Vivienne, you must stay for

nodded. "Sure,

the kids were taken away, Jasper said,

to Jasper. "Vanguard Agency wants to get

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