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.

voice oozing smugness,

the call for

8 pm. Bring

it!” Dawson paused, “Vivienne,

know?” Vivienne

these little games girls play? We’re onto them, except for Leopold, that blockhead. He’s always talking about you or Griffin; I should’ve seen him fretting

by Dawson’s words, Vivienne

were not in vain as long as

then she frowned, “You’re awfully

“All thanks to Larry’s

hung up, cutting

[Vivienne’s giving

[Serves you

their entrance at Silver

rare beauty paired with Vivienne’s

goddesses, they sat amidst the crowd, deflecting advances and invitations with

and Dawson arrived

he’s here!” Griffin

will you?” Vivienne chided

text from Percival: [Everything’s set, Vivienne. I’ll

she

but comment, “You’re just

there’s a fundamental difference.

Griffin had no comeback.

a booth not far from the ladies

if you want to drown in booze and babes, leave me out of

his tongue, “This is for you, buddy. It’s about time you got into the dating game. Or are you saving yourself

distance, “I’m

idea

him. “Live a little. Look at all these gorgeous

Leopold stood up, his gaze fixated on

eyes for

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