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, and neither was it

heard her mother mention anything about the

feel

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

her

had no intention of sharing the

They were waiting for that result

would be

was standing at the

gate swung open before

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

into the courtyard by Zelda's warm

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

could

chuckled. "Just the kids roughhousing. Natalie is still

Natalie's chubby cheek, "But remember, sisters should love and care

have siblings of her

words and nodded earnestly, taking

Natalie really likes you,"

took Natalie

Natalie was no longer upset, cuddling against

the front

little granddaughter, "Jasmine, your sister didn't beat you, so why the tears? You should be comforting her, right?" Jasmine stopped crying and turned her head upon

she

long time no see," Vivienne said as she sat opposite him,

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

to Vivienne, the sisters fighting just moments ago were now holding hands.

to understand and hugged each other,

a warmth in her

was her uncle, then these girls

looked at them, the

a serious talk with Jasper, Zelda took the reconciled sisters away, saying, "Vivienne,

"Sure, I'd love

were taken away, Jasper said,

call with Micah to Jasper. "Vanguard Agency

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