In the suburbs, at an expansive estate.
A woman in a crimson gown lounged languidly on a sofa, a glass of merlot in her hand. "Take this little toy and have a go at the people on the list. Remember, you must succeed with Karen." "But won't this spook the target?" A young man's voice crackled through the static, cautious and hesitant.
Vivienne would immediately recognize the voice.
The woman swirled her wine, half her face lost in shadows. "That's the point. Where's the fun if she doesn't notice?"
Her fingers, painted a vibrant scarlet, tapped against the glass. "If you're scared, I can always find someone else. But then, the poison inside you will remain without an antidote."
"No, no... I'll do it!" The man hastily replied, panic in his voice. "But you know I'm no match for Vivienne. Plus, there's always someone guarding Karen. I..."
"So troublesome," the woman muttered, clearly annoyed.
She wouldn't be wasting her time with this incompetent if she didn't have to conserve her resources.
Leaning forward, she set her glass down and turned to another figure cloaked in black. "You, head over to Rivenwood. Make sure you bring back a sample of Karen's DNA."
The figure before her, eyes cast down, responded with a reverent "Yes, ma'am."
Meanwhile, having sorted their basic needs, Vivienne and Percival had just arrived at the Oasis Resort, where Lucas lived.
The guard at the gate swept his gaze over them, offering a crisp salute, "Good evening, please present your identification."
Percival wasn't surprised and handed over the pre-prepared IDs, explaining to Vivienne, "Lucas, being a man of importance, always has tight security. Any outsider needs a thorough check and a pat-down." "A pat-down?" Vivienne's gaze flickered with amusement.
wonder Mr. Wolf insisted she leave all her weapons
she scanned the robust guards, she quipped, "Don't you have any female
rolled his eyes internally: So now I'm the jealous type,
Vivienne: Aren't you?
were in order, returned it and was stunned
working as a guard involve being forced to watch couples show off their love?" However, looking at Vivienne's curvy body, the two
frequented here, and the air itself seemed to carry a decidedly
his daughter, who held a position in a
Cassie, with years of service under her belt, stepped forward to search Vivienne. Finding no threats, she ushered them into the
have arrived," she announced upon reaching the
as ever, regarded the man before him. "Have
Arthur spoke up, "I'll leave
with a wave. "No need, sit behind the screen. It
Arthur hesitated but complied.
to limit
shadows behind the
after, Cassie led Percival
followed
assessed the
quite like Lucas. He had an air of danger about him, a grizzled tiger that commanded fear and respect despite his
a seat."
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