Fitness Fun in the Park

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Vivienne took several deep breaths before delivering a resounding slap to the back of Brian's head. "Go run laps around the entire institute! And guess what? You've just earned yourself the honor of cleaning

duty for the next two months!"

She then turned her attention to Brody who looked as if he'd seen a ghost.

With a swift motion, he sprung to his feet and dashed out, his complexion ashen as he passed his colleagues who could easily spot his pallor.

Brian clambered up from the floor. "What a coward. I mean, Vivienne's stunning. What's there to be afraid of?"

His voice wasn't loud, but in the eerie silence of the institute, even an ant's footsteps would have echoed.

Everyone, including Leopold, froze for a second, glancing at Vivienne's reaction.

Leopold gulped before venturing, "Is it possible that, uh, they're actually afraid of you?"

Meanwhile, Percival had approached Vivienne's side. "Come on, don't waste your breath here. Let's get out of here."

On the approach to the grand Ellington Mansion.

"Are you sure this is where Vivienne lives?"

Victoria sat in the car, surveying the distant property.

the top noble houses, and she'd heard Vivienne was the granddaughter-in-law of the owner

wonder she'd been so bold

Ms. Hawthorn's in-laws' place. The road there leads to the bridal suite of Ms. Hawthorn

had initially wanted to step out for a stroll, but her good mood had vanished in an

eternity of waiting, just as Victoria's patience was

interest waned until she lazily

already scoped out Percival's ride, squinted for a better look and confirmed it was indeed the Ellington family's car, a rare hint of

door. "Miss, it's Mr. Ellington

Victoria's drowsy mind suddenly snapped to attention. As she stepped out of her car, Percival

windshield, Vivienne

regarded the familiar face

"She's the Abernathy

"Ms. Hawthorn, I need a word with

indifferently, "If you've got something to say, say it here. We're in a bit of

eyes flicked to Percival, her voice indignant. "For heaven's sake, you're set to be the lady of

concern because my mother

have other

Victoria thought, nearly getting lost in Vivienne's

glance. If it weren't for him, she would have been dragged into

heard Percival's icy voice, "Ms. Abernathy, if

said there's nothing else?" Victoria turned to

at her curiously. "Why should I

I can't touch you just because you're clinging to the Ellingtons. You're nothing more than the daughter of some perfume company CEO. I'm even lowering

over Kaitlyn quickly! She's nothing but trouble. Do you want to bring disaster upon the Ellington

you questioning the Ellington family's ability to protect someone?" Looking at Victoria's face which bore a striking

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