The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 497

Vivienne snapped the file shut and tossed it aside with a flick of her wrist, her face a mask of composure that belied the storm brewing within.

Thomas maneuvered the car with practiced ease while Anna glanced back uneasily and asked, “Ms. Vivienne, what do you make of the information in that file?”

A chill flickered in Vivienne’s eyes. “What do you think?”

Anna was taken aback, suddenly feeling like she had touched a nerve.

Percival wrapped an arm around Vivienne, his touch as comforting as a warm blanket on a cold night. “Easy, no need to get all worked up.”

Vivienne remained silent, her gaze lowered, thoughts hidden behind a veil of introspection.

The reach of GTO had become far too invasive.

And the real mole had burrowed so deep that they were untouchable.

This person was not just a threat to the safety of the average Joe; they were toying with national security.

An unsettling intuition gripped Vivienne; her mother’s death might not be solely tied to GTO’s head honcho. Perhaps the final blow, the ultimate betrayal, was orchestrated by the Vanguard Agency itself.

As she remained lost in thought, Percival’s voice, honeyed with affection, broke through, “How about I take you out for a grand feast?”

Her train of thought was derailed by his suggestion, and Vivienne considered his offer seriously before agreeing. “Alright, let’s go.”

After dinner, Percival dropped Vivienne off at her place.

He watched her enter her home before sliding back into the car. “Head to HQ,” he instructed Thomas.

Thomas did not question it; it was time to return to headquarters to sort things out.

Back in her room, Vivienne checked her phone and saw a cryptic text from an unknown sender. [It’s not him.]

…

stood guard outside the deputy director’s office, having dispatched

only two captains left on duty, their

the crisp uniform of the Vanguard Agency, Percival entered the headquarters and waved

exchanged glances, then stepped away, joining Thomas to ensure no one else could

paused at the office

Micah removed his reading glasses and called out, “Come

face stoic as

up briefly. “You’re

was even, betraying

said, his deep voice carrying an undercurrent of

a chuckle. “You’re getting bold,

opposite Micah, his lips parting slightly. “It’s more like protective

ask away,”

leaned back, his long legs crossed, fingers rhythmically tapping on his knee.

in steam

his gaze piercing. “You brought me into the Vanguard Agency, trained me under my mentor, and watched me rise through

by the question, Micah

same respect as they always had, despite his icy demeanor, which was not directed at Micah but at the

all, Micah was Percival’s direct superior,

be acting

changed Percival’s view

Percival was trapped in a mine. If Micah had hesitated even slightly or tried to obstruct the rescue, Percival would not have been

down his coffee, and nodded with satisfaction. “Good, the

orders, took too big of a risk to complete the mission, and caused trouble, among other things. The only punishment he ever

allowed a slight smile to crack his stern facade, sliding a file across

aback. “I’ve never signed this

receiving a classified document the night before. It seemed unimportant, merely requiring his

to him, his signature was transferred to approve the usage of “Morning

from headquarters, beyond his and

seems someone wants me to take the fall. I’m becoming quite the scapegoat,” Micah said

believe that Rivenwood’s own had detained him, Micah could have been sent to a military tribunal without a chance to defend himself.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for

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