The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 549

The conversation had taken a turn, and it was clear that light-hearted banter was off the table.

"Vance, let's cut to the chase." Vivienne bit into a strawberry, savoring the burst of sweet, succulent flavor.

Vance sipped his wine, his gaze shifting between Vivienne and Percival.

"Vivienne, what do you know about Percival here?" He asked, nodding subtly towards Percival.

Vivienne tilted her head, eyeing Percival from head to toe. "Inside out," she declared.

Percival nearly choked on his Chardonnay.

What on earth was she talking about?

Were they not here for a formal discussion?

Vance was clearly taken aback, not expecting such a forthright answer from Vivienne.

Nor had Vivienne expected to say it, but seeing Percival's stern and ascetic demeanor, she just could not help herself.

Not everyone could understand the world of someone who cared about looks like she did.

Vance regained his composure and chuckled. "Well then, you must be familiar with his work. I was wondering if you might be interested in joining him professionally?" Percival coughed, glancing at Vance.

Was he suggesting Vivienne join the Vanguard Agency?

Vivienne speared another strawberry with her fork, the juice coating her taste buds in satisfaction.

"Director Vance, are you sure you can afford to hire me?"

an awkward spot. He flashed a forced smile. "Perhaps the Vanguard

I am?" Vivienne leaned back on the

smile froze, and he straightened up, his eyes piercing into Vivienne. "Specter Healer, an identity of great interest to my

"Karen's daughter," Vance said.

fierce glint flashed in Vivienne's eyes, and

believe, acquainted," Vivienne said calmly, her tone laced with an enigmatic

as she knew, when her mother was with

loner, not one to seek out friendships, so

her mother's stories, Vivienne had

mother's favorite protégé, Percival, was someone Vivienne had barely met

invoking her mother's name, wanted to recruit her into

Wishful thinking, indeed.

leaned forward. "I was not exactly close with Lark. Quite

hint of sincerity, piquing Vivienne's interest

rivals from the moment she joined the agency. She was stubborn, and so was I. We'd often butt heads, especially during a live exercise not long after she joined. Lark, Ashen Pigeon, and I

be harmed in any way. We argued, but ultimately, Ashen Pigeon sided with her, and I backed down. Lark took a risk,

mother telling her

Ashen Pigeon was Micah.

to teach Vivienne that no matter what, one should

crucial, between

not fully understanding, Vivienne had confidently told her mother, "I'd make sure never to get hurt if I were rescuing someone. I'd have the enemy hand them over willingly. Now that's the

"Back then, I was young and hot-headed. I didn't see the point in Lark's actions. I thought that if you can't guarantee your own life, how can you protect the people

understood. Your mother's actions

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