At the headquarters of Rivenwood Vanguard Agency.

Percival nudged open the door to the director's office. "You wanted to see me, Vance?"

Vance gestured towards the chair across from his desk. "Take a seat, Percival."

Percival squinted slightly before complying, settling into the chair facing Vance.

"What's Vivienne been up to lately?" Vance casually flipped through the documents on his desk as he inquired.

Percival lifted his gaze, his tone airy. "Vance, should I be concerned that you're taking an interest in my fiancée?"

Vance shot him a look, chuckling. "No need for that. My romance is quite blissful."

The joke did little to amuse Percival, who mainly remained expressionless.

Vance snapped the folder shut and looked up. "Can you ask Vivienne to swing by HQ? I've got a rather pressing matter, and I'd like to discuss a potential partnership with her." Percival's eyes flickered. "What kind of partnership?"

Vance's smile persisted, "That's something I don't think I need to share with you."

His stance was clear: even though Percival was Vivienne's betrothed, Vance preferred to approach her directly with this matter.

Percival's lips curled into a slight smile. "Alright then."

With that, Percival stood and left.

Vance watched him go, the smile slowly fading from his face.

Back in his own office, Percival dialed Vivienne.

"Vivienne, he's looking to collaborate. Didn't say on what."

Vivienne's laughter filtered through, "Vance loves his mysteries, but what's the point? It'll come out eventually."

seems different from the last time. Want to

my way. I've got a few questions for him

pick

of a motorbike came through

hint of regret in her voice, Vivienne responded, "Yep, just outside. Came to

chuckled warmly as he stepped out to greet

at Vanguard

into the

smile

quietly before

for one reason. These colleagues of mine, so sheltered,'

Percival took Vivienne's hand,

Vance called out upon hearing

surprised to see Percival return so soon

Percival," Vance said with a smile,

smile enigmatic. "When Mr. Edwards

no one else here. Just call me Uncle," Vance

must have something

persistent formality, "Yes, the collaboration I have

"You're behind the famous

director of Sea City Vanguard Agency, it was no surprise Vance

need to know, Mr. Edwards,

let out a laugh. "I need to dig into a cold

was stunned for a moment. A cold

case

walked to a locked

We can't dig into everything. And

of the ancient lineage caused

file, and the

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