The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 792

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.

roused from sleep by their superiors, scolded for hours in front of

all the morning fury he couldn't vent on Vivienne upon Kipling, sparing no courtesy, "You really think you're something, don't you, Kipling Abernasy! Stirring up trouble, offering your unwelcome help everywhere! That harassment case involving the female student has been dead for years, and yet here

blood boil, "Her parents making a scene is 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

influx of young

who knows where, lambasted Kipling with elaborate

an explanation, "No, boss. With a face like mine, even if I tried to make a splash, I'd get nowhere. I just felt pity for Zinnia and her daughter, wanted to lend a hand.

you have any evidence that her suicide attempt was

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 sarcastic

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 even cast a favorable light on

do the department a favor, huh? Well, let me tell you, if you win this lawsuit, all's well. But if you lose, you can

Kipling was taken aback by the ultimatum. Once

to berate me! Are you just

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

fierce light glinting in his eyes. He watched the break of dawn, his

Kaitlyn?

think you can challenge me?

controversy about the case had reached a fever pitch, with comments from all sides-insults, skepticism,

up and immediately checked her app for more vitriol against

dared to sue Kipling, the Education Director? Had Kaitlyn lost

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