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?"

question put Vance in an awkward spot. He flashed a forced smile.

even know who I am?" Vivienne leaned back

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

"Karen's daughter," Vance said.

glint flashed in Vivienne's eyes, and the casual indifference vanished, replaced

were not, I believe, acquainted," Vivienne said calmly, her tone laced with an

she knew, when her mother was with the Vanguard Agency, her only real ally

not one to seek

stories, Vivienne had never heard

her mother's favorite protégé, Percival, was someone Vivienne had barely met in her childhood, barely remembering his

name, wanted to recruit her into the Vanguard

Wishful thinking, indeed.

down his wine glass and leaned forward. "I was not exactly close with Lark.

hint of sincerity, piquing Vivienne's interest to hear

especially during a live exercise

extracted unharmed. I was ready to use a tranquilizer gun, but Lark would not have it. She insisted the hostage not be harmed in any way. We argued, but

her mother telling

Ashen Pigeon was Micah.

that no matter what,

wasn't a compromise. Karen replied that while protecting oneself was crucial, between one's safety and the

if I were rescuing someone. I'd have the enemy hand them over willingly.

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

was not until I went undercover that I finally understood. Your

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