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.

busy dealing with Kaitlyn's situation that they had hardly

frowned slightly, unable to resist the ticklish sensation, and stopped his wandering hands in their tracks. Her eyes sparkled mischievously, "Mr.

him,

a smirk as he held her chin, "I heard every word, and it's all up here." He

with seduction, made her ears burn

his hands roamed freely over her, Vivienne

on anything else, it would be a crime against

widened and, with a quick turn, she slipped off her shoes, and in a fluid motion, she had the

playfully teasing open his shirt

fingers began to wander

desire, and without hesitation, he agreed to Vivienne's proposal. His little minx always had more tricks up her

her waist, red marks forming

overhead flickered with their movements, casting scattered light across the room. Vivienne, glistening with sweat, finally succumbed to

dawn that they

the old man's

arrived at the designated meeting place, Harrison and the

to hide her irritation with a strained smile, "Do you guys even

arm with Percival, took her seat beside Richard, her gaze coolly

the humiliation of being kicked last time, and on the other was a wary respect for Percival. The two emotions intermingled, making it hard for his chilly eyes to show any

"That's right, we're 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 gaze dripping with sarcasm, "Oh, so it's a favor you need. And here I thought from your tone

on Vivienne's shoulder, and when she

he shared her

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