The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Carl hadn’t stirred from his coma yet. The car crash hadn’t damaged his nerves, but it had plunged him into a deep unconsciousness. Having undergone surgery from Vivienne, he was still out cold, waiting for the anesthesia to wear off.

No one could get a word out of Carl about the incident until he awoke.

Percival received a call from Richard, urging them to hurry back home.

The reckless stunt that Vivienne and Percival pulled at the racetrack, leaping off a cliff, had gone viral through various videos online. Despite Percival’s orders to take them down, Richard got wind of the incident.

They soon arrived at Ellington Mansion, and Cecilia was the first to greet them, clutching Vivienne’s hand anxiously. “Vivienne, are you alright?” Cecilia circled around Vivienne, ensuring she was unharmed before she could finally relax.

Before Vivienne could utter a word, Cecilia smacked Percival on the shoulder. “You reckless boy, how could you do something so dangerous? Go explain yourself to your grandfather! Vivienne, let’s go inside.”

With that, Cecilia led Vivienne into the house, leaving a puzzled Percival behind.

What exactly was he supposed to explain?

Inside, Richard inspected Vivienne just like Cecilia had and, once assured, turned his gaze to Percival. Brandishing his cane, he gave Percival a few good thumps. “You foolhardy child! If you want to jump off a cliff, do it alone! Why drag our Vivienne into your mess?”

So, that was what needed explaining.

And it hit Percival hard. He could risk his life, but not the precious granddaughter-in-law of the Ellington family.

say, his pride not allowing him to say less.

that you’re safe. Don’t flatter yourself!” Richard scoffed before turning his attention back to

Percival rubbed his forehead but

sat nearby, raising

settled in the corner of the couch and watched the

was not long before Flynn and Imogen arrived, looking like

work, and here you are, the chairman, living the

“Granted,” Percival replied casually.

little…” Flynn strode over and

Flynn was one of

a spotlight cast half her

Vivienne, her smile sweet and filled with a gentle warmth. “It’s such a blessing to have

Imogen, whom Matthew had thoroughly researched, and the information forwarded to her. Everyone who came into their

relatives, she grew up in an orphanage with a somber and solitary character, which meant she was never

And after starting a relationship with Flynn, she became even more cheerful, blossoming into the person

idly spinning a ring representing her identity as the young

the family gathered, Richard decided to call Fiona and Kenneth

Calista, now Sienna, who carried Fiona’s latest

doctor say?” Flynn

nothing serious, Uncle Flynn. Just need to keep up

tenderness, a stark contrast