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.

with Jasper,

mother mention anything

feel a mix of

mother's DNA, she would definitely confirm it

her phone

had no intention of sharing the test result with

had also conducted a paternity test between her and Jasper. They were waiting for that result if

would

she knew it, Vivienne was standing at

grand gate swung open before she could announce herself

"I thought my eyes were playing tricks on

ushered into the courtyard

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

could not

Natalie is still sulking because she didn't win against

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

siblings of her own and sometimes envied those

nodded earnestly, taking Vivienne's finger

Natalie really likes you," Zelda exclaimed,

Natalie into her

upset, cuddling against

in the front

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

she were

as she

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

moments ago were now holding hands. "Are you

and hugged each other,

a warmth in her

then these

more she looked at them,

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

"Sure, I'd

Jasper said, "So, Vivienne, what brings you to me

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

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