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

did not

out of

up, grabbed a beer bottle, and, without a second thought, cracked it over

dead

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

not far off, was equally

to Leopold could

This kid was hardcore!

pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling an

missing a few

scene like this

he trying to paint

she had not spoken because she wanted to see what

her, she felt a surge of frustration

a pack of tissues at Leopold. “Clean yourself up, for heaven’s

nervously, wiped off the booze, and sidled up to Vivienne. “We good

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

was to

Vivienne ignored him.

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

in her eyes, and clamped a hand on Leopold’s shoulder. “I was playing

“You never

snorted. “You’re my protégé. I wouldn’t let you be mistreated. The person you don’t want to marry—I’m not going to force you. Now get out of here and

“Vivienne…”

“Beat it!”

Leopold bolted.

nearly crushed rubbed it gingerly. “Ma’am, is that the hotshot leader

that,” Vivienne chuckled, raising her glass. “Carry on; the

table erupted in laughter and chatter while

Percival, and added: [Percival, look at

came through: [I

[You knew and didn’t

a flurry of

guys. Once she’s had

magnanimous. This is Vivienne’s typical social life, and I

to save you from Griffin—to

bow down and thank

verge of a breakdown, especially after reading “to make

his phone for

No way!

Absolutely not!

to his feet and headed straight

But they were gone!

“They left together about a minute

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