Blinking her eyes, Anna felt that Zelda was unusually enthusiastic today.

She glanced at Vivienne, seeking help, and Vivienne shot her a knowing look that said, "Girl, my aunt fancies you as a niece-in-law."

Anna nearly choked on her drink. She was too young to be shackled by the chains of arranged dating!

No way, not happening!

Seeing Anna's pleading eyes, Vivienne kindly excused her, breaking the tension.

Zelda, aware that Vivienne had serious matters to discuss, didn't press further, content to wait until they were finished.

"Actually, my junior brother isn't too shabby. Why not give him a shot?" Vivienne teased, playfully tipping Anna's chin.

Anna blushed. "Ms. Vivienne, when did you start being so cheeky?"

"Picked it up from our Mr. Wolf."

Percival, who had just walked in, paused upon hearing this.

What? Was he really that cheeky?

Anna quickly changed the subject when she saw Percival return. "Mr. Ellington, Herman mentioned you were looking for me. What's up?"

Percival sat down next to Vivienne and said, "You're about to graduate from Elite University, right? Applied for grad school yet?"

Anna nodded. "Yeah, just haven't had the chance to take the exams; been swamped with training assignments lately."

"Go for it, stick close to Aaron."

It took Anna a moment to remember who Aaron was. "Stick close to him for what?"

with the Brooks family lately, investigating the bionic biotech related to F-Poison.

understood but still felt uneasy. "Ms. Vivienne, Noah is with GTO. They must know I'm with Vanguard Agency. Gillian even saw me at the training grounds today. Won't this raise their suspicions?" Vivienne smiled. "It will. And they'll wonder if

She relished this kind

...

At Mara's house.

at herself in the mirror, wondering if it was her imagination or if her scars

door burst

mud-covered Gillian

have you done to yourself?

her, pinning her to the floor, and

on Vivienne like I asked? No progress in all this time. Have you been taking my

you on about? I've told you everything, and Vivienne's coming over tomorrow. What's

face in disgust.

results. I want Aaron under your control,

Gillian's madness

morning, Vivienne arrived at

I've prepared some fruit tea for you.

was indeed

Vivienne asked casually, "Bedroom or

bedroom." Mara laughed awkwardly, leading Vivienne

anticipated pain hit, Mara rolled wildly on the bed. This episode was more intense than before; she even ran amok in the room, breaking things. Vivienne sat by, quietly observing the

time, the pain wasn't as bad as before. Was Mara's dramatics serving

came from outside. "Mara, are

raised an eyebrow; it was Aaron. What was he

Aaron stepped in. The sight of the

to Vivienne in confusion. "What's going on?

her legs crossed, Vivienne replied nonchalantly,

away, throwing him into the bedroom and dashing out. And "accidentally," the door shut behind her.

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