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.

leaned back

Vivienne. "Specter Healer, an identity of great interest to my

"Karen's daughter," Vance said.

in Vivienne's eyes, and the casual indifference vanished, replaced by an

Vivienne said calmly, her tone laced with an enigmatic

was with

loner, not one to seek out friendships, so the

mother's stories, Vivienne had never heard of

Percival, was someone Vivienne had barely met

name, wanted to recruit her into

Wishful thinking, indeed.

was not exactly close with Lark. Quite the opposite, we

of sincerity, piquing Vivienne's interest

and I were rivals from the moment 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

not have it. She insisted the hostage not be harmed in any way. We argued, but ultimately,

her mother telling

Ashen Pigeon was Micah.

of sharing this story, Karen had said, was to teach Vivienne that no matter what, one should never compromise their principles to achieve

that while protecting oneself was crucial, between one's

get hurt if I were rescuing someone. I'd have the enemy hand them

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

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

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