Percival ended the call with a snap.

He tapped the back of the driver’s seat. “Thomas, write up an apology.”

Thomas nearly choked on his own spit, glancing at the rear-view mirror. “Yes, sir.”

One rank up in the hierarchy could crush a man, and boy, did Thomas get that now!

Percival drew Vivienne back into his embrace, his fingertips gently caressing the palm of her hand, “What are you thinking?”

“I’m thinking I should pay Jasper a visit,” Vivienne answered, her expression unreadable.

Percival was on the same page. “Thomas, drive us to the Perez residence.”

Soon enough, Thomas pulled the car to the curb near the Perez residence.

“Sure you don’t need me to come with you?” Percival asked.

Vivienne shook her head. “No need. I can manage on my own.”

Percival did not insist, watching as Vivienne headed toward the stately Perez mansion and then signaling Thomas to drive off.

As Vivienne walked, the air carried the faint scent of locust blossoms.

Jasper had good taste, that was for sure. Even though he had bought the mansion on a whim, its location was prime—tucked away amidst the chaos, surrounded by natural locust trees.

When the wind blew, the whole courtyard was fragrant.

Approaching the Perez Mansion, Vivienne took out her phone.

On it was a report from Matthew, sent the night before.

A paternity test report between her and Yuri.

The results showed a 58.99% probability of a parental relationship—affirming a blood connection.

That number was enough proof of her kinship with the Perez family. At the very least, Yuri could be her uncle.

But she could not be entirely sure.

After all, this was a test with Yuri, not with Jasper, and neither was it a test for her mother and Jasper.

her mother mention anything about

her feel a

mother’s DNA, she would definitely confirm it

turned off her phone and

no intention of sharing the

between her and Jasper. They were waiting for that result—if

it

that would be

it, Vivienne was standing at the

grand gate swung open before she could announce herself through the

Natalie or Jasmine—greeted her, “I

was ushered into the courtyard by

scar on the child’s face, probably from a

could not help but

chuckled. “Just the kids roughhousing. Natalie is still sulking

playfully, pinching Natalie’s chubby cheek, “But

siblings of her own

seemed to understand Vivienne’s words and nodded earnestly, taking Vivienne’s finger

really likes you,” Zelda

took Natalie into her

Natalie was no longer upset, cuddling against Vivienne and adoring

the front

your sister didn’t beat you, so why the tears? You should be comforting her,

her head upon seeing Vivienne holding

looked up, a warm feeling washing

she were

no see,” Vivienne said as she sat opposite him, scooping Jasmine into

snuggling against Vivienne’s cheek just like Natalie, clearly very fond

ago were now holding hands.

and Jasmine seemed to understand and hugged each

felt a warmth

uncle, then these

at them, the

with Jasper, Zelda took the reconciled sisters away, saying, “Vivienne, you must stay for

nodded. “Sure,

away, Jasper said,

Micah to Jasper. “Vanguard Agency wants

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