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

back on the sofa, her features alight with a unique

an identity of great interest

"Karen's daughter," Vance said.

her mother's name, a fierce glint flashed in Vivienne's eyes, and the casual indifference vanished, replaced by

believe, acquainted," Vivienne said calmly,

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

loner, not one to seek out

mother's stories, Vivienne had

favorite protégé, Percival, was someone Vivienne had barely met in her childhood, barely remembering

her mother's name, wanted to recruit her

Wishful thinking, indeed.

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

of sincerity,

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

the hostage not be harmed in any way. We argued, but ultimately, Ashen Pigeon

mother

Ashen Pigeon was Micah.

Vivienne that

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

never to get hurt if I were rescuing someone. I'd have the enemy hand them over willingly. Now that's the

his cheek. "Back then, I was young and hot-headed. I didn't see the point in Lark's actions. I thought that if

undercover that I finally understood. Your

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