The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 786

Vivienne nodded, although she wasn't afraid of Harrison. But now that she was working for the government, she had to tone down her usual aggressive tactics. Just thinking about it made her feel queasy.

It was a moment of madness that had her agreeing to set up a team for the officials. Now every move she made had to be considered through the lens of her new position.

Life used to be simpler. Without this official title, she could have given Harrison and Gavin and their gang a far more creative send-off.

Percival could tell what she was thinking with just one glance. He tapped Vivienne's nose playfully and said, "Times have changed, Vivienne. There's a lot of unknown dangers out there, and we can't be as reckless as we used to be."

Vivienne raised an eyebrow, puzzled.

Was she being reckless?

Was she?

Well, not really.

Although, she did indeed have to play her cards close to the chest until she figured out who the big boss behind the scenes was and what their agenda entailed.

She smoothed her frown away, recalling something Victoria had mentioned a few days ago. Turning her head, she brought her lips close to Percival's ear, whispering softly.

The warmth of her breath tickled his ear, quickly turning his skin a shade of pink. His arms, which were wrapped around her waist, tightened ever so slightly. His hands, restless and wandering, climbed higher up her back.

Percival's eyes darkened with danger, his Adam's apple bobbing, a dry thirst overwhelming him, his focus entirely fixated on Vivienne's lips. He wanted to kiss her.

The thought burst through his mind with urgency.

had

sensation, and stopped his wandering hands in their tracks. Her eyes

hint of coquetry when she spoke to him, which was as intoxicating as the most potent aphrodisiac to any

chin, "I heard every word, and it's all up here." He tapped

voice, laced with seduction, made her ears burn

his hands roamed freely over her, Vivienne couldn't help

were on anything else, it would be

turn, she slipped off her shoes, and in a

against his chest, her almond-shaped eyes brimming with allure. She leaned in close, her fingers playfully teasing open his shirt buttons, "Mr. Wolf, how about you listen to me

began

to Vivienne's proposal. His little minx always had more tricks up her sleeve

her waist, red marks forming

their movements, casting scattered light across the room. Vivienne, glistening with sweat, finally succumbed to exhaustion and was carried

they finally ceased their

noon, awoken by the relentless ringing of the old man's

and the others had been waiting

smile, "Do you guys even have a sense of time? Why are

her seat

started ringing in his head. On one side was the humiliation of being kicked last time, and on the other was a wary respect for Percival. The two emotions intermingled, making

all family. Victoria, didn't you say you had something to ask of Percival and Vivienne? Now that they're here, just lay it out." Vivienne raised an eyebrow, her

shoulder, and when she spoke, he subtly nodded

shared her

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