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.

was a test with Yuri, not with Jasper, and neither

her mother mention anything about

test made her feel

her mother's DNA, she would

turned off her phone

no intention of sharing the test result with

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

that would

was standing at the front gate of the Perez

gate swung open before she could announce

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

into the courtyard by

face, probably from a recent scratch, and

Vivienne could not help but

Natalie is still sulking because

cheek, "But remember, sisters should love and

her own and sometimes envied those who

nodded earnestly, taking Vivienne's finger

really likes

naturally took Natalie into

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

the front

stopped crying and turned her head upon seeing Vivienne holding Natalie, pouting and gesturing towards Vivienne, her little legs kicking excitedly. Jasper looked up, a warm feeling washing over

only she were

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

Vivienne's cheek just like Natalie,

to Vivienne, the sisters fighting just moments ago were now holding hands. "Are you going to make

seemed to understand and hugged each

a warmth

was her uncle, then these girls

more she looked at them,

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

"Sure, I'd

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

the call with Micah to Jasper. "Vanguard

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