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?"

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

am?" Vivienne leaned back on

straightened up, his eyes piercing into Vivienne. "Specter Healer, an identity of great interest

"Karen's daughter," Vance said.

eyes, and the casual indifference vanished, replaced by an

acquainted," Vivienne said calmly, her tone laced with

when her mother was with the Vanguard

a loner, not one to seek out friendships,

had never heard of anyone

had

now Vance, invoking her mother's name, wanted to recruit

Wishful thinking, indeed.

"I was not exactly close with

a hint of sincerity, piquing

the agency. She was stubborn, and so was I. We'd often butt heads, especially during a

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 ultimately, Ashen Pigeon sided with her, and I backed down. Lark took a risk,

her mother

Ashen Pigeon was Micah.

said, was to teach Vivienne that no matter what, one should never compromise

was crucial, between one's safety and the hostage's, the

I were rescuing someone. I'd

hot-headed. I didn't see the point in Lark's actions. I thought that

went undercover that I finally understood. Your mother's actions were what every operative should aspire

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