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."
within
the floor before striding over to Raquel, now lying behind Vivienne. His eyes, gleaming with mischief, swept over two children, "I assume you two know
already had a run-in with him, cowered
to tell your
understand," the
Vivienne waited for Leopold, she paused
passed the onlookers, "You all should know what
nodded earnestly, "We know, we
they didn't, they would claim to
It was too frightening!
dangerous as Leopold? It felt like if they disagreed, he would be
was parked not far
in like a sack of potatoes, his movements as smooth as a seasoned kidnapper.
sharing a car ride with Raquel, so she
they were busy, two
plush grass,
They were soldiers.
tensed and reached to close the trunk, but the two had already noticed a
you got in there?!" one of
tucking the fabric in and slamming the trunk shut. "Gentlemen, can I help you with
on the closed trunk,
car keys, her pale fingers pressing the lock button to
pushed Leopold into the passenger
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