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.

cover your strawberry

not

out of

up, grabbed a beer bottle, and, without a second

dead

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off, was equally

next to Leopold

This kid was hardcore!

an overwhelming urge

missing a few

scene like this in front

paint her as

wanted to see what Leopold would offer next. Instead, he had gone

eyes on her, she felt a surge of frustration she could not

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

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

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

thing was to cool down

Vivienne ignored him.

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

a mischievous glint in her eyes, and clamped a hand on Leopold’s shoulder. “I was playing Cupid for Griffin. She’s met too few guys. Once she’s

was in disbelief. “You

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

“Vivienne…”

“Beat it!”

Leopold bolted.

the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain we were talking about? I’d rather not

with that,” Vivienne chuckled, raising her glass. “Carry

table erupted in laughter and

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

Percival’s three-word response came

believe it. [You

a flurry of messages from

guys. Once she’s had her fun,

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

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

to bow down and thank my

a breakdown, especially

phone

No way!

Absolutely not!

his feet and headed straight for

But they were gone!

back his laughter. “They left together

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