Chapter 438
Vivienne chuckled softly, "Just a small issue. Drink more water, and cut down on soft drinks. The toxins
might be flushed out, but don''t overlook the aftereffects. Keep hydrating to wash away any remnants."
"Thanks, Vivienne," Astrid replied, pouring Vivienne a ss of water. "I''ll be heading back to work at the
office in a few days. I''m going to need you to keep an eye on things at home. It''s been..."
"No need for a speech," Vivienne interjected as Astrid started to get sentimental.
Astrid grinned. "What can I do? You''re just too lovable. Even chatting with you feels like a breath of
fresh air."
Sometimes, she wondered if she had saved the gxy in a past life since this lifetime had blessed her
with such a wonderful sister.
She could not be there to care for her parents or look after her little brother Thaddeus properly. Without
Vivienne, she was at a loss.
And this time, if not for Vivienne, she might have... Well, she might not have made it at all.
As an agent for the National Security Bureau, she was acutely aware of the grim fate awaited someone
like her if captured by enemy spies.
If not for Mr. B needing her DNA to conceal her identity and Alfred wanting to wring state secrets from
her, she would have been silenced long ago.
Theirst attempt to transfer her was meant to be the end of her. Her hair and eyes were more than
sufficient to get her DNA.
If Vivienne had not found her in time, she would have faced not just death but the horror of being left
unrecognizable.
Vivienne tapped her wrist lightly. "If you feel awkward about it, how about we pull some strings? What
do you say?"
Astrid paused for a moment. "Pull some strings?"
"Yeah," said Vivienne, her eyes twinkling mischievously.
"What are you up to, Vivienne?" Astrid asked, puzzled.
Vivienne pulled out a document from her bag, an idea she had had since leaving the TIC Research
Institute.
She had yet to find the right opportunity to implement it.
But with Astrid''s connections, they could surely find the perfect ce.
Astrid nced over the document and dered, "I''ll report this to our superiors right away."
Her decisiveness outpaced even Cordelia. Before Vivienne could respond, Astrid was already on the
phone with her boss.
Vivienne could not help butugh somewhat helplessly.
She realized where Thaddeus got his slow nature—it was all Dorian''s influence.
Astrid definitely took after Cordelia.
Astrid returned quickly with what Vivienne needed. "Vivienne, the boss says your idea is solid. The
country will definitely back it up. We''ll provide the location for free, but all findings mustply with
national regtions and pass through the National Security Bureau. Do you agree?"
"Agreed," Nodded Vivienne.
Her research was always meant for the nation; she had no intention of keeping it for herself.
She stowed away her belongings and said, "I should get going."
Percival was waiting outside and escorted her to the car.
Today, he was in a particrly good mood, a smile ying on his lips.
He reached into the back and presented Vivienne with a box of strawberry cake.
No matter how many times she saw it, Vivienne''s eyes lit up at the sight of the cake.
"Mr. Wolf, I won''t just take your cake for nothing. I''ll trade you this," she said, handing over the item she
held.
Percival opened it and chuckled. "Only you know me so well."
He had been nning to relocate the TCLb, and Vivienne had already found the perfect spot!
While enjoying the cake, Vivienne said, "I want to merge the TCLb with the YQb. Our research
directions are the same; there''s no need for two separate facilities.
This is theb secured through Astrid’s superiors. The nation will oversee the results directly, but the
credit will still go to theb. The specifics are in the contract—take a look, okay?"
She was intent on fulfilling her mother''sst wishes, toplete the research she had left unfinished.
As for everything else, it mattered little to her.
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Percival thought of his mentor, feeling a twinge of sadness.
After his mentor''s passing, he set up the TCLb to carry on her research and ensure the medical
advancements she made would endure.
Merging TCL with YQ would mean more powerful medical technologies and more resources.
More importantly, it would have the nation''s endorsement, keeping outside interference at bay.
Percival would not need to rely on upper-level approvals to keep theb afloat.
"Vivienne, you''ve got a great idea," Percival said, about to pull her close when she turned, swiftly
polishing off thest of the cake.
Percival thought, "Do I look like I''m after your cake?"
Vivienne’s silent response was, “Yes, definitely.”
She swallowed thest bite. "Mr. Wolf, I traded you for this."
Percival sighed silently. Suddenly, noticing the trace of cream on her lips, he leaned in and kissed it
gently.
The taste of cream and the sweetness of strawberries could notpare to the unique vor of
Vivienne herself.
Looking at Vivienne''s radiant cheeks, Percival felt a surge of affection. It took all his willpower to
restrain himself.
Hisdy was still young; he could not be so beastly.
From the driver''s seat, Leopold thought in exasperation, “And you call yourself civilized? My Vivienne,
our goddess, and here you are besmirching her!”
Vivienne blinked and looked into Percival''s eyes.
Suddenly, she lunged forward, pinning him against the car window, and kissed him fervently.
Leopold discreetly lowered the privacy screen.
“I can''t stand being Vivienne and Percival''s chauffeur anymore! I just can''t!”
Leopold pulled up to Elite University.
Today was the day Elite University broke for summer vacations.
"Hey, girl, did you call for a ride?" Leopold rolled down the window, giving Anna a whistle.
Anna shot him a cool nce. "Can I file aint? Since when can husky be chauffeurs?"
Vivienne rolled down her window, too. "Get in." Co?tent of Drаmа?ovels.cоm
Seeing Vivienne, the frostiness on Anna''s face melted away. She walked around the car and sat on the
passenger seat.
But Vivienne''s gaze lingered,nding on Aaron, who was approaching from a distance.
"Vivienne!" Aaron greeted her with a thrilled voice.
Percival just stood there, silent.
This kid was so persistent!
"Vivienne, what brings you here?" Aaron asked with a half-bow, smiling at her.
His eyes seemed to see no one else but her.
"I came to meet a friend." Vivienne nced over and noticed the Brooks family''s car not too far away.
It was Ronald and Mark.