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.
insisted she leave all her weapons in
robust guards, she quipped, "Don't you have
his eyes internally: So now
Vivienne: Aren't you?
after ensuring their IDs were in order, returned it and was stunned to hear
a guard involve being forced to watch couples show off their love?" However, looking at Vivienne's curvy body, the two young guards blushed slightly and
and the air itself seemed
in a certain secretive department, everything else was male. Plus, even the highly important
stepped forward to search Vivienne. Finding no threats, she ushered
Ms. Hawthorn have arrived," she
Lucas sat in a posture that commanded respect. His aging eyes, sharp as ever, regarded the man before him.
footsteps faded, Arthur spoke up, "I'll leave you to
wave. "No need, sit behind
Arthur hesitated but complied.
limit his interaction with
behind the screen, Arthur's eyes darkened
Percival
crushing aura of authority. She casually followed Percival,
the seated
men of varying demeanors, but none quite like Lucas. He had an air of danger about
seat." Lucas
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