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.

your strawberry cheesecake fix for the next few

not

out

grabbed a beer bottle, and, without a second

Vivienne, dead serious.

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off, was

to Leopold could not believe

This kid was hardcore!

feeling an overwhelming urge to boot Leopold out of her

missing

scene like this in front of

to paint her as

spoken because she wanted to see what Leopold would offer next. Instead, he

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

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

chuckled nervously, wiped off the booze, and

all kinds of danger. During training, they would smash bricks on their heads, not just

main thing was to cool

Vivienne ignored him.

Leopold ventured, “Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a

and clamped a hand on Leopold’s shoulder. “I was playing Cupid for Griffin. She’s met too few guys. Once she’s got a boyfriend, she’ll stop pining after

“You never said

you don’t want to marry—I’m not going to force you. Now get out of here and have fun. Griffin’s my

“Vivienne…”

“Beat it!”

Leopold bolted.

gingerly. “Ma’am, is that the hotshot leader

her

in laughter and chatter while Leopold’s mood

a bit, then sent a video to Percival, and added: [Percival, look at this. Vivienne is at a bar with Griffin,

three-word response came through:

it. [You knew

few seconds, a flurry of messages

to find guys. Once she’s had her fun,

This is Vivienne’s

to save you

forget to bow down and

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

stared at his phone

No way!

Absolutely not!

sprang to his feet and headed straight

But they were gone!

held back his laughter. “They left together

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