The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Vivienne scrutinized the contract from top to bottom, each clause capable of sending shock waves through the business world if taken on its own.

The document stated that the Perez family would unconditionally provide all components and funding necessary for the development of a groundbreaking new explosive device. In return, Vivienne was only required to secure a location and manage security and insurance—the kind of overhead that would not cost her a dime.

The catch? The patent for the new explosive could not bear Vivienne’s name.

But this term suited Vivienne just fine.

After all, the explosive device was Griffin’s brainchild. She had simply come into possession of it by a twist of fate and, coincidentally, had the means to bring the project to fruition.

Without hesitation, Vivienne signed her name on the dotted line.

It marked the second time she had officially collaborated with the government.

“Grandpa, I agree to the terms here,” Vivienne handed the contract to Jasper.

Jasper chuckled. “Kiddo, you don’t want to ask around a bit more?”

“I trust you, Jasper. That’s enough for me.”

Vivienne had that kind of confidence; once she believed in someone, she trusted them completely.

Jasper felt a wave of relief and nodded in approval. “Alright, this old man won’t let you down; rest assured.”

Vivienne glanced at Percival, who, in turn, presented another contract.

“Jasper, Yuri, please take a look at this contract as well,” Percival said, passing it over with both hands.

It was a gift from Percival and Vivienne to the Perez family.

Jasper’s brows twitched, and Yuri was visibly stunned. “Vivienne, are you sure?”

Their surprise was not overblown; they simply had not expected Vivienne to be willing to offer up such an asset.

The contract was another win-win partnership, where the Perez family would not need to invest much effort or time into maintenance.

It pertained to the YQ Lab—a highly secretive venture of Vivienne’s, with every project somehow linked to Karen.

Yuri had previously uncovered a bit about it, but not in great detail.

to the Vanguard Agency. But for the Perez

here was Vivienne,

Perez family to join the YQ

Vanguard Agency’s special squad. However, her last mission failed due to certain reasons, and the YQ Lab was subsequently

for a second that it had

was only a matter of time before word got back to the Vanguard Agency’s

place, with his immediate superior constantly trying to suppress him. If the higher-ups insisted on reintegrating the

needed

was the

Percival knew the full extent of the Perez family’s power,

trust in him

gave Yuri a nod, and Yuri signed his name

to a successful partnership,” Yuri

that the serious business was concluded, Zelda seized her chance to speak up. “Vivienne, we haven’t seen each other in so long. Don’t you want to

smiled. “I’ve chosen the gift already.

the biggest shipper of Percival and Vivienne,

was first-hand material, and it had to go

fans were

in

here! You two, go change!” Zelda thrust the couple’s outfits into Vivienne’s hands and pushed the pair

the outfits Zelda had chosen, Vivienne and Percival emerged to find Dawson ready with the lighting, awaiting the entrance

position. I won’t photograph your faces,

in bemusement, having never realized

Zelda’s repeated directions, they posed for a series

Percival’s repeated intimate poses in front of him, grinding

of madness was

This was killing him!

was he supposed to explain this to

but also had to repeatedly watch them cuddle and hug while he

They kissed right

“You might as well apologize with your

seemingly made up for years’ worth

Dawson was responsible for driving

continued to grumble

at the question; instead, she queried, “Your family, the Lynette

warrior lineage,’ Dawson regained

City, much