The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 456

Leopold spun around and caught Vivienne’s gaze resting on him with a profound intensity.

He was taken aback. Why was Vivienne looking at him like that?

Had he misspoken?

If he found out who the hell had brought Griffin to a joint like this, he would break the bastard’s legs!

Griffin shot him an indescribable look and pointed at Vivienne. “Vivienne brought me here. This dude, she’s the one who introduced us.”

Leopold was dumbstruck.

Holy shit!

Was it too late to make a run for it?

What was wrong with Griffin?

Why did she not say Vivienne was the one who brought her here sooner?

This was a disaster!

Leopold’s gaze shifted, and then he turned on the charm, looking at Vivienne. “Vivienne, fancy seeing you here! Need a refill? Tonight’s on me. Have a blast.”

He paused, then added, “But I’ll take this gentleman with me. A high-class lady like yourself shouldn’t be slumming it with these bozos.”

Vivienne reclined in her chair, arms crossed, a smirk playing on her lips. “Oh? Since when do you get a say in who this jerk drinks with?”

Leopold dropped to his knees.

He was on the verge of tears. “Vivienne, I didn’t mean it. I wasn’t calling you out!”

Vivienne casually cleaned her ears, then turned to Griffin. “Do I have a problem with my hearing?”

Griffin, ever so earnest, replied, “Not at all.”

Vivienne turned back to Leopold, silent.

Leopold was screwed.

“Griffin, whose side are you even on?” He shouted inwardly.

Griffin was obviously on Vivienne’s side.

Leopold offered a sheepish grin. “Look, I misspoke. Can we just let bygones be bygones?”

Vivienne remained silent.

Leopold went on, “I’ve come into some money recently. How about I treat you?”

Still no response from Vivienne.

tried another angle. “I’ll cover your strawberry cheesecake fix for

did not budge

was out

a second

Vivienne, dead serious. “I’m sorry,

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off,

to Leopold could

This kid was hardcore!

her nose, feeling an overwhelming urge to boot Leopold out

he missing a

scene like this in

he trying to paint

see what Leopold would offer next. Instead, he had

several pairs of eyes on her, she felt a surge of frustration

at Leopold. “Clean yourself up, for heaven’s sake. You’re embarrassing

the booze, and

kinds of danger. During training, they

thing was

Vivienne ignored him.

“Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a dive like this? Look at that guy; he’s clearly up to

a hand on Leopold’s shoulder. “I was playing Cupid for Griffin. She’s

disbelief. “You never

I wouldn’t let you be mistreated. The person you don’t want to marry—I’m

“Vivienne…”

“Beat it!”

Leopold bolted.

Leopold had nearly crushed rubbed it gingerly. “Ma’am, is that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were talking about? I’d rather not

luck with that,” Vivienne chuckled, raising her glass.

and chatter while Leopold’s mood

added: [Percival, look at this. Vivienne is at a bar with Griffin,

response came through: [I

it. [You knew

a flurry of

to find guys. Once she’s had her fun, she’ll still be

is Vivienne’s typical social life, and I

she’s doing this to save you from Griffin—to make her

forget to bow down and thank my Vivienne

was on the verge of a breakdown, especially after reading “to make her

at his phone for a

No way!

Absolutely not!

and headed straight for

But they were gone!

his laughter. “They left together about a minute

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