The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 455

Griffin clutched the jacket to her chest, reveling in a sweetness she had never felt before.

By the time Leopold returned, Griffin was truly asleep.

Cradled in her arms was Leopold’s coat, her face adorned with the kind of smile unique to little girls who had just been gifted candy.

Leopold, arms laden with bags of groceries and takeout, stuffed Griffin’s fridge until it was bursting at the seams.

He popped some ready meals in the microwave, leaving a note to remind Griffin to eat once she woke up.

After tucking her into bed and ensuring everything was perfect, he slipped away, leaving the jacket tightly clutched in Griffin’s hands.

…

The next day.

Vivienne’s phone was bombarded with a flurry of texts from Griffin, gushing like an overexcited puppy.

[Vivienne, for the first time, our fridge is chock-full!]

[He carried me to bed last night, oh my god, does that mean he cares about me?!]

[Vivienne, is this a crush, or is it love? Am I torturing myself?]

Vivienne massaged her temples as she read the relentless stream of messages.

She did not know if Griffin was crushing or if it was love, nor if Griffin was torturing herself.

What she did know was that Griffin was torturing her!

[Zip it.] She texted back.

[Hehe, morning Vivienne! What do I do next? I don’t know how to act around him. He hasn’t said he likes me, but why would he care otherwise? I’m worried I’m reading too much into this. It could just be him being nice.]

Vivienne finally came to her senses and typed swiftly: [Meet me at Silver Bar tonight, 8 pm sharp.]

Then she called Dawson.

his voice oozing smugness, “My dear Vivienne, missing me this

regretted the call for a

Bring Leopold to Silver

Dawson paused, “Vivienne, is

know?” Vivienne

He’s always talking about

Dawson’s words, Vivienne

efforts were not in vain as long as

frowned, “You’re awfully

to Larry’s teachings… My heart

up, cutting

Larry, [Vivienne’s giving

replied, [Serves you

Griffin made their entrance at Silver

with Vivienne’s charm,

they sat amidst the crowd, deflecting advances and invitations

Dawson arrived shortly

he’s here!” Griffin grabbed

will you?” Vivienne

Vivienne received a text from Percival: [Everything’s set, Vivienne. I’ll wait for you

she

but comment, “You’re just

there’s a fundamental difference.

Griffin had no comeback.

booth not far from the ladies and

“Dawson, if you want to drown in

about time you got into the dating game. Or are you saving yourself

distance, “I’m

disloyal to Griffin. And the idea of someone

Dawson said, pushing drinks toward him. “Live a little. Look at all these gorgeous women.

as the women swarmed in, Leopold stood up,

eyes for a clearer

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