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?"

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

you even know who I am?" Vivienne leaned back on the

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

"Karen's daughter," Vance said.

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

Vivienne said calmly, her tone

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

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

stories, Vivienne had never heard of

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

invoking her mother's name, wanted to recruit her into the Vanguard

Wishful thinking, indeed.

down his wine glass and leaned forward. "I was not

of sincerity, piquing

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

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

her mother telling

Ashen Pigeon was Micah.

story, Karen had said, was to teach Vivienne that

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

I'd have the enemy hand them over willingly. Now that's the best strategy." Karen had laughed warmly at that, her eyes

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

I went undercover that I finally understood.

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