Vivienne's smile was like frost on a winter's morning - stunning, yet sharp enough to cut.
Even Raquel, who was known for being less than bright, could tell that Vivienne wasn't asking for her opinion.
With trembling hands, Raquel tried to pry away Vivienne's firm grip, her eyes rolling back as she scanned the bystanders.
Those who had been united with her in opposition against the Littletons, who they had considered a thorn in their side, were now nowhere to be seen.
As their eyes met hers, they all looked away.
No one dared to intervene or even utter a word of encouragement.
It was clear to anyone with eyes that Vivienne was not to be trifled with, especially with Leopold at her back.
His fighting skills were the talk of the town!
The two bodyguards had seemed formidable, able to kick down the steel doors of a gated community with ease, but Leopold could take them both on as if it were child's play, without breaking a sweat. Raquel finally managed to speak, her voice barely a whisper, "I... I agree...
"Smart choice," Vivienne nodded, satisfied, and finally released her stranglehold on Raquel's throat.
As Raquel gasped for air, clutching her chest and coughing violently, she shot a venomous glare at Vivienne. But before she could react further, she felt a sharp pain at her neck and darkness swept over her. Vivienne stood up slowly, brushing her foot against the hem of Raquel's dress.
Her gaze swept around the room, settling on the darkened security camera, then moved to Elwood, the property manager.
Elwood shuddered visibly, his voice trembling, "Ms. Hawthorn, rest assured, our cameras are out of order today. There won't be any gossip spreading from here!"
Vivienne didn't respond, just coughed lightly, "Leopold, stop playing around."
up his actions, and within seconds,
before striding over to Raquel, now lying behind Vivienne. His eyes, gleaming with mischief, swept over two children, "I assume
a run-in with him, cowered in the corner clutching the
the building, Leopold was wrapping things up, "Remember to tell your
the children nodded
Leopold, she paused
with their compliance and, dragging Raquel behind him, quickly passed the onlookers, "You all should know what to say
crowd nodded earnestly, "We know, we
they
It was too frightening!
be as deceptively cheerful and dangerous as Leopold? It felt like if they disagreed, he would be on
parked not far
potatoes, his movements as smooth as a seasoned kidnapper. Vivienne
on sharing a car ride with Raquel, so she didn't object, only urging Leopold to make
busy, two figures
steps were soft as if walking on plush grass, yet Vivienne
They were soldiers.
the trunk, but the two had already noticed
one of them demanded, his eyes as piercing as
the fabric in and slamming the trunk shut. "Gentlemen, can I help you
gaze on the closed trunk, "Open it up. Let's have a
fiddled with the car keys, her pale fingers pressing
badge, she pushed Leopold into the passenger seat, "We're
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