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?"

lately, investigating the bionic biotech related to F-Poison. Assist

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 you're there to investigate Aaron or Mara.

into laughter at this. She relished this kind of

...

At Mara's house.

it was her imagination or if

the door burst

mud-covered Gillian strode

retreating with a pillow in hand. "What... What have you done to

to

eye on Vivienne like I asked? No progress in all this time. Have you

the blows. "What are you on about? I've told you everything, and Vivienne's coming over

Mara wiped her face in disgust.

some sanity. "Tomorrow, I need results. I want Aaron under

madness and nodded.

Vivienne arrived at Mara's

here! I've prepared some fruit tea for

the brew. It was

sip, Vivienne asked casually,

Mara laughed awkwardly, leading Vivienne

bed. This episode was more intense than before; she even

bad as before. Was

a voice came from

it was Aaron. What was

in. The sight of the disheveled room and Mara's sweat-drenched face

Vivienne in confusion. "What's going on?

with her legs crossed, Vivienne replied

bedroom and dashing out. And "accidentally," the door shut behind her.

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