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?"

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

who I am?" Vivienne leaned back on the sofa, her features alight with a unique

and he straightened up, his eyes piercing into Vivienne. "Specter Healer, an identity of great interest to my upper echelons. But I'm only interested in

"Karen's daughter," Vance said.

a fierce glint flashed in Vivienne's eyes, and the

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

knew, when her mother was with the Vanguard Agency,

to seek out friendships, so the term 'friend' applied

stories, Vivienne had

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

wanted to recruit

Wishful thinking, indeed.

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

sincerity,

often butt heads, especially during a live exercise not long after she joined. Lark, Ashen Pigeon,

Lark would not have it. She insisted the hostage not be harmed in

her mother

Ashen Pigeon was Micah.

to teach Vivienne that no matter what, one should never compromise their principles to

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

rescuing someone. I'd have

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

undercover that I finally understood. Your mother's

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