The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

When Maddox spoke of Diana, the disdain in his eyes was impossible to miss.

Vivienne blinked in confusion. “Wasn’t she just six years old at the time? How could she possibly be involved in my mother’s disappearance?”

Yuri leaned back into the sofa, his eyebrows knit together in concern. “Don’t be fooled by her age. She’s cunning. Even as a child, she knew how to compete for Dad’s affection, particularly against Sasha. I’ve seen her glaring at Sasha with such spite. And on the day Sasha vanished, nobody else was at home, just Sasha and Diana. When we returned, Diana was asleep in the garden, clutching one of Sasha’s sneakers.

She claimed Sasha had given them to her, but Sasha was ten at the time. How could her shoes possibly fit Diana? I’ve always suspected Diana saw whoever took Sasha, but she denies it. And why would they abduct Sasha and leave Diana? They were both from the Perez family; taking just one doesn’t make sense.”

The more Maddox spoke, the tighter his fists clenched. “And then there’s Willa. She was practically adopted by our family, about the same age as your mom, and she was supposed to be your future auntie through marriage with me. Everything was fine until she suddenly discovered she was a child of F-Poison. Before she found out, I had no idea.

Diana and Willa were thick as thieves, and I’ve always suspected that Diana spilled the beans to Willa. But Willa never admitted it and insisted on running away from home. She never even agreed to date me.”

Vivienne pressed her lips.

Not yet agreed to date Maddox, and Willa was already the future auntie?

But Willa, a child of F-Poison?

“Uncle, I’ve met F-Poison. It was a woman, quite young, a few years junior to Mr. Wolf. How could she be Auntie Willa’s mother?” Vivienne asked, puzzled.

Maddox shook his head. “The F-Poison I’m talking about is a man. If he’s still alive, he’d be older than your grandfather. The person you’re talking about isn’t the same.”

“Could it be that the title of F-Poison has been passed down? The F-Poison I’ve encountered and the one involved in my mom’s abduction aren’t the same person?”

“It’s possible. RST itself has split into two factions, CK and GTO. We always thought F-Poison would remain with CK since it’s been underground for years. But it seems he can’t let go of his vile virus research.”

Surprise flickered in Vivienne’s eyes. No wonder Flynn Ellington managed to strike a deal with GTO; they were all in the same camp.

She had underestimated Flynn.

F-Poison

had collaborated with the current F-Poison, he must

mentor. He did not say much else, stubborn as a mule. No wonder he calls that man his mentor; they’re all a

corrected himself. “I don’t mean Percival is a freak; it’s just

on an emotional roller coaster. Taking a moment to compose

Flynn was F-Poison’s disciple, he might

few words of truth from him, the investigation into Diana might not be

it, but be careful. I always feel that Flynn’s a bit twisted, unlike

Diana is indeed up to something, then she must have an accomplice, and it’s no

that if Diana was involved, the bomb on the

favor to ask of you, and you

If not, we’ll get Percival to do it. Don’t be so formal,” Vivienne said, half-jokingly feeling Maddox

find your future auntie. I can’t find any trace of her, and she

on her bite

the things love does to

her dear

me all the information

what you can do; you must find her. Willa might be out there, hungry and cold. I’m worried sick,” Maddox sighed deeply, his mind racing with

now somewhat intrigued by this woman who had captured the

of woman could make

she must have learned a trick or two, and her ability to evade pursuit was likely second

going to have to wait a bit

at the sprawling Perez Mansion, Diana slipped

parked her car in the upscale

her headlights, and flicked on her flashlight, tapping on a front

she announced

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