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.

getting desperate, tried another angle. “I’ll cover your strawberry cheesecake fix

not

out of

a beer bottle, and, without a second

at Vivienne, dead serious. “I’m sorry, Vivienne.

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off, was equally

to Leopold could not

This kid was hardcore!

feeling an overwhelming urge to boot Leopold out of her

missing a few

this in front of

to paint

see what Leopold would offer next. Instead,

her, she felt a surge of frustration

at Leopold. “Clean yourself up, for

off the booze, and sidled up

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

thing was

Vivienne ignored him.

that Vivienne was not angry anymore, Leopold ventured, “Look, Vivienne, why drag Griffin to a dive like this? Look

was playing Cupid for Griffin. She’s met too few guys. Once she’s got a boyfriend,

in disbelief. “You never said

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 have fun. Griffin’s my

“Vivienne…”

“Beat it!”

Leopold bolted.

rubbed it gingerly. “Ma’am, is that the hotshot leader of the first squad, Husky, the captain

luck with that,” Vivienne chuckled, raising her

table erupted in laughter and chatter

[Percival, look at this. Vivienne

three-word response came

could not believe it. [You knew and didn’t

few seconds, a flurry of messages from

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

This is Vivienne’s typical social life,

this to save you from Griffin—to make her

to bow down and

on the verge of a breakdown, especially after reading

phone

No way!

Absolutely not!

his feet and headed

But they were gone!

back his laughter. “They

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