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

and stopped his wandering hands in their tracks. Her eyes sparkled mischievously, "Mr. Wolf, are

him, which was as intoxicating as the

lips 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, I have other matters

voice, laced with seduction, made her ears

Vivienne couldn't help

if her mind were on anything else, it would be a crime against

slipped off her shoes, and in a fluid motion, she had the handsy Percival

teasing open his shirt buttons, "Mr. Wolf, how

delicate fingers began to

proposal. His little minx always had more tricks up her sleeve for such

grasped her waist, red marks

room. Vivienne, glistening with sweat, finally succumbed to

that they finally ceased their

until noon, awoken by the relentless ringing of the old

Harrison and the others had been waiting for who

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

took her seat beside

bells started ringing in his head. On one side was the humiliation of being kicked last time, and

"Victoria, don't be so harsh. Ms. Hawthorn and 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

his hand rested on Vivienne's shoulder, and

he shared her

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