The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Perhaps, when Karen heard those words all those years ago, she already knew there was a traitor within the Agency!

But why, knowing such a brutal truth, did her mother choose the most cowardly and useless way to end it all?

Could it be that Vance was hiding details about the call?

Vivienne sank back onto the couch, looking at Vance’s face, which bore a striking resemblance to Darren. “I won’t work for the Vanguard Agency. You don’t deserve me.”

A place that harbored the killer of her mother, a place that had not made any headway against the GTO in a decade, did not deserve her!

It seemed Vance had anticipated Vivienne’s response and did not press further. He pulled out his business card and placed it in front of Vivienne.

“It has my number and email. If you ever change your mind, feel free to reach out. And if you need any assistance, don’t hesitate to ask. It appears I have slightly more pull than your fiancé right now, so I can certainly make things easier for you.”

With that, Vance straightened his crumpled collar—wrinkled from Vivienne’s earlier grasp—and stood to leave.

Melissa approached, her face etched with concern as she watched Vance.

He ruffled her hair. “It’s just a minor issue, don’t worry.”

Melissa nodded. “You go mingle with the guests. I’ll check on Vivienne.”

Vance did not stop her and returned to the social whirl with a glass in hand.

Melissa walked over to find Vivienne back to her composed self, the business card now tucked away without a trace.

“Vivienne, did Vance say something to upset you?” Melissa asked cautiously.

Vivienne shook her head. “Auntie, we’re fine. It’s just a small matter. Where’s Ronald? He texted me that he needed to see me.”

pointed to Ronald, who was deep in conversation. “Over there. I’ll get him

people

the cake for both our families,”

by the side and made her way over just in time to

business did the Churchill family

and, noticing her first, Zachary put down his drink and said,

turned, his face lighting up with joy at the sight of Vivienne.

just resting over there,” Vivienne

partnership with Uncle Zachary, but he said we should run it by you,” Ronald said

moving it to Rivenwood. It’s convenient since we’re both based here,

she was back in Rivenwood, she could closely monitor

thinking of partnering with

to ensure their continued stability, and we need a strong ally. Plus, you’re family to the Brooks, so we thought of collaborating with

by birth, Vivienne clearly held them

were few, but it was enough to show their significance

not without reason when Zachary referred to the Brooks as

first told me about this project, I thought it was a pipe dream. But knowing it came from you, I was sure it was feasible. Vivienne, do you think the Brooks family can undertake this

chuckled. “What do you

can handle it. The Brooks Group has been through a lot, but we are confident to take on

Vivienne raised her glass and said, ”

Zachary’s heart settled as they toasted with

to collaborate on the development

asked, “Ronald, you referred to Mr. Churchill as ‘Uncle’?

not know, but Faye and

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