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.

family, "Grandpa, I'm taking Vivienne to Sea City. Grandma Wendy had called

Percival's maternal side

betraying her dissatisfaction with

finally spoke, "Percival, it's no bother if you don't go. Your grandmother's side doesn't

was Cecilia so averse to her

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

we've cut ties with your grandmother's family for years. There's no good coming from them calling

me

sure I can," Cecilia complained. "Your grandmother is no saint. I remember all too well how

tears welled up in Cecilia's

his arms. "It's been

I not cry? We're both her daughters, yet how could she play favorites

tests, unable to believe she was really born

"Mom, I promise, Vivienne won't face any slight, nor will Grandma Wendy get the chance to.

wonder the family was concerned about her facing mistreatment.

the more reason to see who dared

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

your mom. Our daughter-in-law is

if you need anything. I'll deal with that old

not, Dad. Just wait for good

family's home. The Boyds were

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