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 neither was

never heard her mother

feel a mix

mother's DNA, she would definitely confirm

her

sharing the test

test between her and Jasper. They were waiting for that result if it matched, it would fully confirm her relation to

would

it, Vivienne was standing at the front gate of

rang the bell, and the grand gate swung

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

ushered into the

child's face, probably from a recent scratch, and

Vivienne could not help but

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

pinching Natalie's chubby cheek, "But remember,

her own

nodded earnestly, taking Vivienne's finger

Natalie really likes you," Zelda exclaimed,

naturally took Natalie into

that, Natalie was no longer upset, cuddling against Vivienne

the

should be comforting her, right?" Jasmine stopped crying and turned

she were

long time no see," Vivienne said as she sat opposite him, scooping Jasmine into her

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

the sisters fighting just moments ago were

seemed to understand and hugged

warmth

her uncle, then these girls were her

she looked at them, the more she liked

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

nodded. "Sure, I'd love

the kids were taken away, Jasper said, "So,

the call with Micah to Jasper. "Vanguard Agency

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