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.

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

Vivienne's eyes gently. She frowned slightly, unable to resist the ticklish sensation, and stopped

to him, which was as intoxicating

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 to

ears burn and her grip on his hand

roamed freely over her, Vivienne couldn't help but

moment, if her mind were on anything else, it would

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

chest, her almond-shaped eyes brimming with allure. She leaned in close, her fingers playfully teasing open

delicate fingers began to wander

he agreed to Vivienne's proposal. His little minx

hands firmly grasped her waist, red

light across the room. Vivienne, glistening with sweat, finally succumbed to exhaustion and was carried back to the bedroom in Percival's

until dawn that they finally ceased their

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

arrived at the designated meeting place, Harrison and

guys even have a sense

her seat beside Richard,

look, and alarm bells 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

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 your tone earlier you wanted to pick a

hand rested on Vivienne's shoulder, and when she

he shared

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