The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Maddox had been ruminating for a long time. To alter the paternity test results right under Yuri’s nose, the opposition must be formidable and well-prepared.

Taking out Vivienne’s test result now would undoubtedly cause an uproar.

For Vivienne’s safety and to swiftly uncover the mastermind, keeping her identity under wraps for as long as possible was imperative.

Everyone in the Perez family knew how much Jasper treasured Sasha.

With Sasha’s daughter surfacing, Vivienne would become the Perez family’s precious jewel. Frankly, the entire Perez family might end up belonging to Vivienne.

This would inevitably make her a target for the person pulling the strings.

Vivienne’s safety could not be guaranteed in such a scenario.

Thus, Vivienne’s identity must remain a secret for the time being!

Vivienne nodded. “Okay, I’ll follow your lead, Uncle Maddox.”

Maddox covered his eyes again. Hearing Vivienne call him ‘Uncle’ so many times, it was this one instance that pierced his heart the most.

He could not contain his tears, sobbing while saying, “Vivienne, you can’t let anyone find out I cried in front of you, especially Yuri. Otherwise, even Natalia and Yasmine’s kindergarten would hear about it.”

Vivienne could not help but laugh through her tears at Maddox’s antics.

“Got it,” she assured him.

After a moment, Maddox regained his composure, handed Vivienne her phone back, licked his dry lips, and clasped his hands tightly together.

“Vivienne, how did Sasha really die? Who’s your dad? What has your mom been through all these years?”

Maddox struggled to ask.

The Perez family had received Vivienne’s background information early on, the first detail being her orphan status.

also had to face the harsh truth that his beloved sister Sasha was no longer among the

Vivienne recounted the story of her mother Karen’s suicide, including her involvement with GTO and Vanguard Agency, she held nothing back

Vivienne felt she was not battling

Percival had always provided her stability,

could feel a void in her heart

astounded. He had always imagined his sister to be a prodigy, but he never

the pride of the Perez

the whole Vanguard Agency. She was so close, and I had no idea,” Maddox lamented with shock and

had little direct contact with

captain of Vanguard Agency’s special squad without his

mom’s most promising apprentice. After her suicide, he took over as the captain of the Vanguard Agency’s special squad. After that,

she could hand Maddox a tissue, but they lacked

had not expected him to be such

that Sasha had to be the one who created the bionic tech.” Maddox almost

the robot Finnian had used to

terms of material, efficiency, and operational lifespan, it was unmatched by

should not have had the talent in this

tell Uncle Yuri about the bionics?”

head. “No, I didn’t say a word. Bionics were something my father intended for me to manage, which is like my own business. I can handle it as I see fit without interference from my father, so there was no

showcased to Maddox. “Finnian was my mom’s good friend. Knowing about the

few seconds, considering Vivienne’s words, and a thought slowly

“You mean…”

Uncle, that’s why I need you to investigate. Find out what Finnian has been up to all these years, and that guy named Vesper around

knew too well Finnian was familiar with her

could fake his death without a trace for so long, then Percival likely would not have

certainly

influence of the Perez family

piece of information

in agreement. “Don’t worry, I’ll dig up everything on Finnian, down to when

detailed. Oh, Uncle, there’s one more thing I need