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.

are roused from sleep

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

comments made his 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

department had seen an influx of young blood

rhetoric from who knows where,

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

that her suicide attempt was because of

they wouldn't want you either. Someone who bases their investigations on guesswork

was sarcastic and

Kaitlyn wants to sue, let her. It's a losing battle from the start.

several times, his gaze catching the online uproar. He stopped and sneered, "Alright, you say you want to do the department a favor, huh?

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

to berate me! Are you just

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

a fierce light glinting in his eyes. He watched

Kaitlyn?

still think you can challenge me? Just wait

sun touched the earth, the online controversy about the case had reached a fever pitch, with comments from all sides-insults, skepticism, and those just there

immediately checked her app for

sensed something off-someone dared to sue Kipling, the Education Director? Had Kaitlyn lost

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