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.

“I’ll cover your

did not budge

was out

without a second

Vivienne, dead serious.

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

not far off, was

next to Leopold

This kid was hardcore!

bridge of her nose, feeling an overwhelming urge to

he missing a few

a scene like this in front of

he trying to paint

more importantly, she had not spoken because she wanted to see what Leopold would offer

pairs of eyes on her, she felt a surge

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

booze, and sidled up to

along on missions with Percival, facing all kinds of danger. During training, they would smash

was to cool

Vivienne ignored him.

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

shoulder. “I was playing Cupid for Griffin. She’s met too few guys.

was in disbelief. “You never

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

“Vivienne…”

“Beat it!”

Leopold bolted.

booth, the man whose wrist Leopold had nearly crushed rubbed it gingerly. “Ma’am, is that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were talking

her glass. “Carry on; the

erupted in laughter and

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

came through:

it. [You knew

seconds, a flurry

find guys. Once she’s had her

should be magnanimous. This is Vivienne’s typical

doing this to save you from

to bow down

of a breakdown,

at his phone for a long, long

No way!

Absolutely not!

sprang to his feet and headed straight for

But they were gone!

laughter. “They left together about a

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