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.

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

her mother mention anything about

her feel a

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

turned off her

of sharing

were waiting for that result if it matched, it would fully confirm her

would be

she knew it, Vivienne was standing at the front gate

grand gate swung open before she could

arms-hard to tell if it was Natalie or Jasmine-greeted her, "I thought my

into the courtyard

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

Vivienne could not help but

"Just the kids roughhousing. Natalie is still sulking because she didn't

Natalie's chubby cheek, "But remember,

her own

seemed to understand Vivienne's words and nodded earnestly, taking

Natalie really likes

naturally took Natalie

Natalie was no longer upset, cuddling

in the

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

only she

time no see," Vivienne said as she

cheek just

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

understand and

felt a warmth

uncle, then

looked at them,

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

"Sure, I'd love

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

call with Micah to Jasper. "Vanguard

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