The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

At the Perez Mansion.

After Yuri returned, he found Zelda in her walk-in closet, rummaging through several designer bags still in their pristine packaging.

Each one was a unique, limited-edition treasure!

“This one would look adorable on Vivienne. A little lady her age would look just darling with this color.

This one’s not bad either; it goes with everything and is perfect for any outfit.

This one isn’t for everyday use, but when Vivienne and Percival get married, she’ll need something for the galas. This clutch would be just right.”

Yuri watched his wife meticulously select each item, his smile indulgent. “That’s enough for now, love. We can always gift more another time.”

They were having dinner with Vivienne’s family tomorrow, and Zelda was taking it very seriously, spending days picking out the perfect present.

“There will always be a next time. How long has it been since we last saw Vivienne? Besides, just the other week, she sent some medicines for Yasmine and Natalia. We’re already discharged, and still, she showed so much care, so we have to show our appreciation, don’t we?”

Zelda rolled her eyes at Yuri. Then, her gaze fell on a set of matching outfits in the closet.

She had stumbled upon them while shopping and could not resist buying them. However, she had yet to wear them with Yuri.

Perfect, she thought, they could give them to Vivienne and Percival.

Jasper, leaning on his cane, frowned, “I still say that Ellington boy isn’t good enough for Vivienne.”

Zelda chuckled in disbelief, “Dad, why wouldn’t he be? Percival is one of the station’s most capable and strategic young men. If he weren’t still climbing the ranks due to his youth, he’d have been promoted to a desk job by now.”

Jasper scoffed. “Hmph! And Vivienne isn’t exceptional? With her talents at such a young age, is that man really her match?”

Yuri sighed. “Dad, I think you believe there aren’t many out there who are worthy of Vivienne, right?”

Jasper finally nodded with satisfaction, “Exactly.”

was not her granddaughter. Otherwise, Jasper would have scared Percival

Vivienne were a match made in heaven – in

In fact, she was

bit more chit-chat, Jasper

the door closed, Jasper asked, “How

Yuri nodded. “Got it.”

Vivienne’s DNA after tomorrow’s dinner, but to be safe, Yuri

still somewhat surprised. “Vivienne

tell you that running more paternity tests won’t change

so close to me. Even if the result is disappointing, I have to

possible. Don’t worry, Dad. You’ll be

Reassured, Jasper relaxed.

…

The next day.

they had chosen, only to find

let Vivienne really marry Percival. No one on this earth

to her about Vivienne,

she knew who Vivienne was,

Dawson was trying to break up her favorite couple, and

to meddle in Vivienne’s affairs? Say another word,

Vivienne, the person Dawson feared most was his aunt. He clamped his mouth shut at

arrived, supporting Jasper, with Yuri and Percival

greeted them, “You all

ran into each other outside,” Vivienne replied, helping Jasper

“I told you, Vivienne and

talking about?” Not fully aware of Sasha’s situation, Dawson did not quite grasp

and Jasper shot him

this any

“Talk about fate.

to Vivienne, said with a light smile, “Vivienne often

throughout the meal, he could not have been more

his teeth in frustration. Percival always knew how to