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

had never heard her mother mention anything about the Perez

her feel a

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

turned off her phone and

sharing the

They were waiting for that result if it matched, it would fully confirm her relation to the Perez family. And if it did

would

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

swung open before

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

was ushered into the courtyard by

a fresh scar on the child's face, probably from a

here?" Vivienne could not

is still sulking because she didn't

back next time," Vivienne said playfully, pinching Natalie's chubby cheek, "But remember, sisters should love and care for each

siblings of her

nodded earnestly, taking Vivienne's finger

Natalie really likes you,"

naturally took Natalie into her

that, Natalie was no longer upset, cuddling against Vivienne and adoring

in the

right?" Jasmine stopped crying and turned her head upon seeing Vivienne holding Natalie, pouting

she were

Vivienne said as she sat

down, snuggling against Vivienne's cheek just like

ago were now holding hands. "Are

to understand and

warmth

her uncle, then these girls were her

she looked at them, the more

"Sure, I'd

away, Jasper said, "So, Vivienne,

to Jasper. "Vanguard Agency wants

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