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.

that they had hardly had a moment of peace, let alone

slightly, unable to resist the ticklish sensation, and stopped his wandering hands in their

when she spoke to him, which

curved into a smirk as he held her chin, "I heard every word, and it's all up here." He tapped his temple, "But right now,

laced with seduction, made her ears burn and her

hands roamed freely over her, Vivienne couldn't help but let out

on anything else,

turn, she slipped off her shoes,

fingers playfully teasing open his shirt buttons, "Mr. Wolf, how about you

fingers began to

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

waist,

room. Vivienne, glistening with sweat, finally succumbed to exhaustion and was carried back to the bedroom in

that they finally ceased their passionate

the relentless ringing of the old man's phone, urging them to get up

the designated meeting place, Harrison and the others had been waiting for

a strained smile, "Do you guys

seat beside Richard, her gaze coolly sweeping across the

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

Mr. Ellington are your close cousins; we're all family here. Whatever you need, we can wait." Richard glanced sideways, seemingly in agreement with Harrison, "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

hand rested on Vivienne's shoulder, and when she spoke, he subtly nodded in

he shared her

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