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.

not with Jasper, and neither was it a

never heard her mother mention anything

her feel

DNA, she would definitely confirm it once

turned off her phone

of sharing the test

test between her and Jasper. They were waiting for that result if it matched, it

would be

it, Vivienne was standing at the

bell, and the grand gate swung open

her, "I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, but it

was ushered into the courtyard by Zelda's warm

probably from a recent scratch,

happened here?" Vivienne could not help

still sulking because she didn't win against her

playfully, pinching Natalie's chubby cheek, "But remember,

her own

and nodded earnestly,

likes

naturally took Natalie

longer upset, cuddling against

the

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. Jasper

only she were his

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

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

fighting just moments ago were now holding hands. "Are

seemed to understand and hugged

warmth in her

was her uncle, then these

them, the more she liked

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

"Sure, I'd

away, Jasper said, "So, Vivienne, what brings you

the call with Micah to

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