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.

…

Ellington family

watching his second son and his family wail before

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

hobbling, chimed in, “Right, Dad, with Fiona in custody, we don’t know what the outcome

best of health himself, was brought in by Henry and Heloise.

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

coolly, “Isn’t it what you

what are you talking

I was ill. If you don’t get a thrashing,

He should’ve known his father would side with Percival. It was clear that words wouldn’t

if you’re not going

glanced at the document—a share transfer

were after

are Percival’s call,” Richard

casting a chilling look at the second

the shares. All of Fiona’s assets are frozen. You won’t get a

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

it to me?” Percival

After a quick

viral, causing a

the Ellington family! Young Master Percival humiliates his uncle in public,

was big news. Percival’s image

high society drama? So wealthy, yet so stingy.

second branch’s money. Looks like Percival wants to hoard all the Ellington

to end up with someone so

abuzz with comments, creating a

uproar, had