The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

The research data from the TCL Labs had been recovered, but Calista was MIA, and still, the experiments had to go on. This place had become too hot to handle.

The GTO had discovered their location, and who knew what Calista might reveal under pressure. There was no choice left but to torch the place.

The ongoing projects in the lab would have to be shelved for the time being.

After Percival and Vivienne stepped out of the lab, they made sure all the researchers were sent to a safe haven while they scouted for a new spot to restart their work.

On the drive back, Vivienne leaned against Percival’s shoulder, her gaze heavy with thoughts that were her own.

Percival soothingly stroked her back without a word. He knew better than to interrupt Vivienne when she was deep in thought.

Suddenly, Percival’s work phone buzzed with a message.

It was from employees at the Ellington Group.

[Mr. Ellington, Henry is demanding that all of Fiona’s shares be transferred to his name.]

Vivienne’s eyes narrowed slightly, “Your uncle sure can’t sit still.”

A cold smirk played on Percival’s lips, “A mere jester.”

Thomas glanced at the notification on the phone and said, “Percival, Henry has gone to the old family estate. Shall we head back?”

Percival gently pinched Vivienne’s cheek, articulating every word, “Vivienne, what do you think?”

Her lips curved into a sly smile, “Of course we’re going back. We’ve got a little surprise for them.”

“Then let’s go!” Percival’s eyes twinkled with a mix of mischief and malice.

…

the Ellington

sat at the head of the table, watching his second son

they won’t tell us why, you have to take our side!” Heloise sobbed, her tears not entirely genuine, laced

we don’t know what the outcome will be. You can’t just ignore

of health himself, was brought in by Henry and Heloise. He half-collapsed on

out a howl, “Dad, look at what Percival and Vivienne have

replied coolly, “Isn’t it what you

“Dad, what are you talking about?

and making a scene when I was ill. If you don’t get

should’ve known his father would side with Percival. It was

brace, presented a document to his father. “Dad, if you’re not going to punish Percival, let’s not

the

after Fiona’s

company matters are Percival’s call,”

moment, Percival and Vivienne walked in, casting a chilling look at the second

Fiona’s assets are frozen. You won’t get a dime,”

approach, hiding behind Henry instead, “Percival, there’s a limit to your bullying. By holding onto Fiona’s shares, are

to me?” Percival retorted

recording everything. After a quick edit, the

video went viral, causing a stir

family! Young Master Percival humiliates his

Ellingtons was big news. Percival’s image took a hit because of

So wealthy, yet so

do you mean stingy? It’s rightfully the second branch’s money. Looks like Percival

Poor Vivienne, to end up with

internet was abuzz with comments,

with the uproar, had gotten the effect he