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.
Wolf insisted she leave all
you have any female
rolled his eyes internally: So now I'm
Vivienne: Aren't you?
their IDs were in order, returned it and
a guard involve being forced to watch couples show off their love?" However, looking at Vivienne's curvy body, the two young guards
rarely frequented here, and the air itself seemed to carry
Lucas' residence, other than the maid, Cassie, who had worked for him for years, and his daughter, who held a position in a certain secretive department, everything else was
her belt, stepped forward to search Vivienne. Finding no threats, she ushered them
have arrived," she announced upon reaching the
study, Lucas sat in a posture that commanded respect. His aging eyes, sharp as ever, regarded the man before him. "Have them wait in
spoke up, "I'll leave
need, sit behind the screen. It won't hurt to
Arthur hesitated but complied.
trying to limit his interaction with
behind the screen, Arthur's
Cassie led Percival and Vivienne into
authority. She casually followed Percival, both greeting
assessed the seated
demeanors, but none quite like Lucas. He had an
seat."
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