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.

dealing with Kaitlyn's situation that they had hardly

to resist the ticklish sensation, and stopped his wandering hands in their tracks. Her eyes sparkled mischievously, "Mr. Wolf, are you even listening to

she spoke to him, which was as

as he held her chin, "I heard every word, and it's all

seduction, made her ears burn and her

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

were 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

leaned in close, her fingers playfully teasing open his shirt buttons, "Mr. Wolf, how about you listen to me today? Let

fingers began to wander

proposal. His little

waist,

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

they finally ceased their passionate

the old man's

at the designated meeting place, Harrison and the

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

took her seat

head. On one side was the humiliation of being kicked last time, and on the other was a wary

still, he touched Victoria's hand in pretense of politeness, "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

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

he shared her

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