The Million-Dollar Heart (Percival and Vivienne) novel Chapter 570

At the headquarters of Rivenwood Vanguard Agency.

Percival nudged open the door to the director's office. "You wanted to see me, Vance?"

Vance gestured towards the chair across from his desk. "Take a seat, Percival."

Percival squinted slightly before complying, settling into the chair facing Vance.

"What's Vivienne been up to lately?" Vance casually flipped through the documents on his desk as he inquired.

Percival lifted his gaze, his tone airy. "Vance, should I be concerned that you're taking an interest in my fiancée?"

Vance shot him a look, chuckling. "No need for that. My romance is quite blissful."

The joke did little to amuse Percival, who mainly remained expressionless.

Vance snapped the folder shut and looked up. "Can you ask Vivienne to swing by HQ? I've got a rather pressing matter, and I'd like to discuss a potential partnership with her."

Percival's eyes flickered. "What kind of partnership?"

Vance's smile persisted, "That's something I don't think I need to share with you."

His stance was clear: even though Percival was Vivienne's betrothed, Vance preferred to approach her directly with this matter.

Percival's lips curled into a slight smile. "Alright then."

With that, Percival stood and left.

Vance watched him go, the smile slowly fading from his face.

Back in his own office, Percival dialed Vivienne.

"Vivienne, he's looking to collaborate. Didn't say on what."

Vivienne's laughter filtered through, "Vance loves his mysteries, but what's the point? It'll come out eventually."

Percival's smile broadened. "This seems different from the last time. Want to come over?"

"Sure, I'm on my way. I've got a few questions for him myself, like where on earth he's sent Leopold."

"Great, I'll pick you up."

Suddenly, the roar of a motorbike came through the phone, and Percival paused, "You're here?"

A hint of regret in her voice, Vivienne responded, "Yep, just outside. Came to pick you up after work, but it looks like you're in for some overtime."

Percival chuckled warmly as he stepped out to greet her.

The remaining staff at Vanguard Agency watched in awe.

What had gotten into the deputy director?

Man, seeing the deputy director smile is like seeing a ghost!

Only Anna glanced up quietly before looking away indifferently.

‘Percival only looked like this for one reason. These colleagues of mine, so sheltered,’ She thought.

Amid the stunned looks, Percival took Vivienne's hand, and they headed to the director's office.

"Come in," Vance called out upon hearing the knock.

He looked up, surprised to see Percival return so soon with Vivienne in tow.

"That was quick. You're too modest, Percival," Vance said with a smile, standing to usher them to the couch.

Vivienne sat across from Vance, her smile enigmatic. "When Mr. Edwards summons, I make it quick."

"There's no one else here. Just call me Uncle," Vance offered as he poured them tea.