Dracon hesitated, the words on the tip of his tongue dying before they could be born. He had no choice but to heed Yorick's command.

Diana didn't even offer a word of concern before Dracon led her out.

Yorick glanced at Percival, then at Vivienne by his side, his gaze softening with a touch of tenderness. "My dear, how old are you now?" "Twenty," Vivienne replied.

Her twentieth birthday had passed, but she had never been one to celebrate. Birthdays always reminded her of her mother.

Thus, when Mr. Wolf suggested throwing her a birthday bash, she declined.

But she decided future birthdays could be celebrated.

The thought of all the years gone by without her mother's homemade strawberry cheesecake made her blood boil! All because Karen faked her death! From now on, she swore to indulge in strawberry cheesecake on her birthdays until she couldn't take another bite!

Despite her disdain for Dracon, she held a fondness for Yorick.

She felt an indescribable familiarity in Yorick, just like the first time she met Jasper.

Yorick clicked his tongue. "Putting up with this sourpuss for a boyfriend must be tough on you."

Vivienne chuckled. "It's not so bad; Mr. Wolf treats me well."

"A face like a block of ice, and you say he treats you well? Child, if that boy ever gives you trouble, you come straight to me. I'll make sure he regrets it," Yorick said with a deepening smile, his eyes shining with affection for Vivienne.

Percival could only sigh to himself.

No matter the company, when Vivienne was around, he might as well have been invisible.

Well, he mused, who could blame him for being willingly outshone by her?

dare. He knows he can't outmatch me," Vivienne said, not

finally turned his

time I

reflected

he saw him as his

slightly. "I'm sorry to disappoint you, Mr.

"Disappointment is beside the point. You young folks have your own paths, and I understand that. The

a faint smile

I don't know many of the

could not help but laugh. "Seems Vivienne holds more sway than

the start, unlike you," Yorick replied, giving Vivienne another meaningful glance. "My dear, what did your parents

of the special squad known as

straightened up, surprised, "You're Lark's daughter? She had a

that Karen

you looked familiar. I once hoped to have her join

could tell Yorick's envy

Vivienne did not even know who her father was, let alone her grandfather, so she felt there was

talk, Vivienne broached the subject she had on her mind. "Mr. Yorick, I'm trying to find

head. "There's no Vesper in the Linklater

you, Mr. Yorick. I

a little more time with Yorick, Vivienne and

were parting, Vivienne checked Yorick's pulse and noticed a

because the mole was extraordinary, but because she

left,

was clearly unhappy, while Diana seemed

your father not to worry; this old body of mine has a few good years left to play chess with him,"

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