Vivienne's fingers, long and slender, grazed the hem of his pajama top, causing the loose button to give way and revealing the solid chest beneath.

Vivienne shifted, resting her head on his shoulder, "I never had any intention of going."

She gave a muffled groan as his hands began to roam over her, "Tomorrow, we've got other, more important matters to attend to."

Percival arched an eyebrow, "Oh? Like what?"

With a light chuckle, Vivienne's long legs swung over, positioning her atop him. Her eyes, seductive as she smiled, the crimson at the corners enough to make Percival's Adam's apple bob twice in quick succession.

Noticing his movement, Vivienne's smile grew, "Mr. Wolf, you still owe me for this month's dues."

As her words trailed off, Percival's lips captured the remaining whispers. Beneath the inky expanse of the duvet, the contours rose and fell.

The boundless fervor of spring spread throughout the master bedroom, while outside, even the moon shyly hid behind the clouds.

But.

For some, joy abounds; for others, woes mount.

revel in the tumult of passion, while others are roused from sleep

don't you, Kipling Abernasy! Stirring up

one thing, but what's with you, causing a ruckus?! With all your selfless dedication, why don't you address the sky-high meal costs at north side? Complaint letters are piling up here, and at this critical moment, you choose to slack off and play dumb?! And you're running around

had seen an influx of young blood these past few

who knows

even if I tried to make a splash, I'd get nowhere. I just felt pity for Zinnia and her daughter,

Julian? Do you have any evidence that her suicide attempt was because of

your talents, Kipling, maybe I should ask the Public Security Bureau to take you in! But they wouldn't want you either. Someone who bases their investigations on guesswork could cause countless miscarriages of justice.

was

couldn't hide his impatience, "Superintendent, isn't the truth of the matter obvious? Besides, if Kaitlyn wants to sue, let her. It's a losing battle from the start. In the end, it might

online uproar. He stopped and sneered, "Alright, you say you want to do the department a favor, huh? Well, let me tell you, if

Kipling was taken aback by the ultimatum. Once he collected himself, his expression darkened. The old man,

berate me! Are

I'll pull you down from that throne! Thinking of firing me? We'll see about that! I want to see

clenched his phone tightly, a fierce light glinting in his eyes.

Kaitlyn?

years ago. And now, backed by the Abernathy and the Grimshaw families, you still think you can challenge me?

case had reached a fever pitch,

woke up and immediately checked her app

something off-someone dared to sue Kipling, the Education Director?

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