The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

The phone connected almost instantly.

Percival’s voice cut through the line with a chill, “This is Deputy Director Percival of Rivenwood Vanguard Agency headquarters. My third squad leader, Leopold, is currently detained at a military prison and is set for trial tomorrow morning. I’m requesting a delay in the trial. Director Vance has unanswered questions. I repeat, postpone Leopold’s trial. Director Vance has unanswered questions!”

Without waiting for a response, Percival sharply ended the call and whipped out his tablet to connect with the Sea City main office.

If Leopold was still on the docket for trial tomorrow, Percival would not hesitate to storm the military prison himself.

The message was sent to the public channel, clear for all of Vanguard Agency to see.

Outrage rippled through the ranks.

Leopold was merely carrying out orders from the higher-ups, and now they wanted to let him take the fall? That was not going to fly.

If this was how things were going to be, who would lay their life on the line for Vanguard Agency?

The collective anger forced the main office to reschedule Leopold’s trial hastily and mute all agents on the public channel to prevent further uproar.

But the cat was out of the bag, and the situation was spiraling beyond control. Whether it was the main office or Vance himself, somebody had to give an explanation.

“Percival, is it worth risking your career over this?” Vance asked.

Percival’s face remained stoic as he pocketed his tablet. “I’ve never cared about my career,” he replied sharply.

He sank into a chair and pulled out his phone to text Vivienne, updating her on Leopold’s predicament.

Then, eyes fixed on Vance, he pressed on, “I’ve got plenty of time, Vance. Ready to spill the beans yet?”

his discomfort, got up from the floor and took a seat on the couch. “Before I took this position, I was given a mission. My superiors wanted me to secure the bioweapon research from the Martinez family to let Vanguard Agency develop it. With your years here, you

their roles differ. Now, we’re looking to merge the ancient warrior lineage with Vanguard

“Since when did Vanguard Agency

but orders are orders. We’re just the executors. It’s the top brass

top brass? I want

beyond me. If you want to save Leopold, you’ll have to deal with the ancient

Glory’ that ended up on the market, and now

stunned for a moment. “I admit I took ‘Morning Glory’ from Griffin for this

deepened. Vance’s reaction

Glory’ ended

market exactly did ‘Morning Glory’ end up?

your superiors. You’re just the executor, right?”

Vance would not reveal the so-called top brass,

…

The Perez Mansion.

Vivienne had just arrived.

in the yard when they noticed her. Maddox grinned, “Hey, niece, come judge for us. Loser takes

who was watching from the sidelines, noticed Vivienne’s troubled expression. “Zelda,

on the tension, Zelda scooped up Natalia, and Diana gently pulled Yasmine

glance back at Vivienne, concerned about

as Maddox and Yuri’s playful bout came

“Vivienne, what’s the matter?”

strings to get him out, but that’s

Leopold, but that was not what he would have

had to do everything in her power

you be so certain your junior is innocent?”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated