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.

test with Yuri, not with Jasper, and

her mother mention anything about

test made her feel a mix

her mother's DNA, she would definitely

her phone and

no intention of sharing the test result with

also conducted a paternity test between her and Jasper. They were waiting for that result if it matched, it would fully

would

was standing at the front gate of the Perez

gate swung open before she

holding a child in her arms-hard to tell if it was Natalie or Jasmine-greeted her, "I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, but it really is you! Come on

was ushered into the courtyard by

probably from a recent scratch, and the little puffed cheeks added to her

could not help

roughhousing. Natalie is still sulking because she

cheek, "But remember,

of her

words and nodded earnestly, taking Vivienne's finger

Natalie really likes you," Zelda

naturally took Natalie

Natalie was no longer upset, cuddling against Vivienne

the front

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 towards Vivienne, her little legs kicking excitedly.

she

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

snuggling against Vivienne's cheek just

moments ago were now

and

warmth in

uncle, then

she looked at them,

with Jasper, Zelda took the reconciled

"Sure, I'd

Jasper said, "So, Vivienne, what brings

with Micah to Jasper. "Vanguard Agency

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