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?"

flashed a forced smile. "Perhaps the Vanguard Agency does have

am?" Vivienne leaned back on

great interest to my upper echelons. But I'm only

"Karen's daughter," Vance said.

Vivienne's eyes, and the

believe, acquainted," Vivienne

as she knew, when her mother was with the Vanguard

naturally a loner, not one to seek out friendships, so

had never heard of

was someone Vivienne had

mother's name, wanted to recruit her

Wishful thinking, indeed.

his wine glass and leaned forward. "I was

a hint of sincerity, piquing Vivienne's interest

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

gun, but Lark would not have it. She insisted the hostage not be harmed

mother telling

Ashen Pigeon was Micah.

purpose of sharing this story, Karen had said, was to teach Vivienne that no

injured wasn't a compromise. Karen replied that while protecting oneself was crucial, between one's safety and the hostage's, the hostage must come first-that was the creed

I'd have the enemy hand them over willingly. Now that's the best strategy."

his cheek. "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

I finally understood. Your mother's actions were

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