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.

angle. “I’ll cover your strawberry cheesecake fix for

did not

was out

beer bottle, and, without a second thought, cracked it over his own head

then looked at Vivienne, dead

Vivienne was speechless.

So was Griffin.

off,

guy next to Leopold

This kid was hardcore!

bridge of her nose, feeling an overwhelming urge to boot

missing

scene like this

paint

she wanted to see what Leopold would

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

“Clean yourself up, for heaven’s sake. You’re

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

all kinds of danger. During training, they would smash bricks on

was

Vivienne ignored him.

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

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,

“You never

“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 have

“Vivienne…”

“Beat it!”

Leopold bolted.

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

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

laughter and chatter while Leopold’s

[Percival, look at this. Vivienne is at

came

[You knew and

a flurry of messages from Percival

had her

is Vivienne’s typical social life,

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

forget to bow down and thank my Vivienne

verge of a breakdown, especially

his phone for a

No way!

Absolutely not!

his feet and headed

But they were gone!

held back his laughter. “They left together about a

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