Percival took the file from Micah, his brows furrowing in confusion. It was a mission dossier handed down from HQ but without its origin. The target was the GTO's virus research facility nestled in Sea City!

The file demanded Percival's covert presence, with Micah coordinating from Rivenwood HQ and the three squad leaders on standby.

Such an order was out of season; it did not make sense.

Percival rubbed his fingers. "Someone inside HQ is helping us?"

Micah shook his head. "I called HQ this morning, and they were still steamed about me sending Vivienne into the war zone, as well as you and Husky leaking our war zone position to her. No way they sent this."

Percival's eyes narrowed in thought.

If not from HQ, then where did this mission come from?

Micah tapped the table, "What's our first rule of thumb upon joining the team?"

Percival raised an eyebrow. "Absolute obedience to command!"

"Right. We've got the dossier, and it's top-secret, so there's no need to report back. We execute."

Percival and Micah exchanged a knowing smile. Whether or not the file was legit, it was an unmistakable asset to them.

After all, Vanguard Agency's headquarters was in Sea City!

Percival handed over all command to Micah, silently signaling Thomas to follow suit, and instructed Leopold to guard Griffin's munitions base. At the same time, Soren stood ready for a call to support Sea City. The next morning, Vivienne went to the Ellington Mansion early without asking Percival to pick her up.

She had squared away her affairs the day prior, telling Dorian she would be away from Rivenwood for a spell.

Dorian did not pry. There was no stopping Vivienne once she had made up her mind.

At the Ellington Mansion.

taking Vivienne to Sea City. Grandma Wendy had called Mom a while back, wanting me to

his distaste for Percival's maternal side

on Percival betraying her dissatisfaction with the trip

spoke, "Percival, it's no bother if you don't go. Your grandmother's side doesn't have anything pressing—just

so averse to her

"Your grandmother's place isn't worth a visit, especially with Vivienne. What

we've cut ties with your grandmother's family for years. There's no

the family. "With me by Vivienne's side,

I can," Cecilia complained. "Your grandmother is no saint. I remember all

tears welled up in

"It's

could she play favorites like this? As

tests, unable to believe she

Isolde on his lap. "Mom, I promise, Vivienne won't face any slight, nor will Grandma Wendy get the chance to. They need to know I already have a fiancée." At that, Vivienne raised

the family was concerned about her facing mistreatment. Someone was vying for

more reason to see who dared challenge her

son's words sensible. They should show them just how stellar his future

her to show your mom. Our daughter-in-law is the best there

it's settled. Call me if you need anything. I'll deal with that old

Just

the Boyd family's home. The Boyds were probably still cursing them to

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