The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Diana was drenched in cold sweat, barely able to stand on her own. She clung to Zelda, who supported her as they made their way out of the place.

Her mind was a mess.

What was she to do?

If Flynn, that lunatic, ever spilled the beans to the Perez family in one of his good moods, she would be left with nothing!

Yes, she had to seek out F-Poison. That woman surely had a way to help her!

The members of the Perez family piled into their cars. Jasper, worn out, decided to leave early with Diana and Zelda while Yuri took the wheel.

Vivienne naturally ended up riding with Maddox.

Maddox slammed his fist against the steering wheel in frustration. “Damn it, I really want to knock some sense into that nutjob. What’s he doing, spouting nonsense in front of the old man?”

Vivienne was not as upset.

She had thought Flynn was untouchable, but now it seemed he had a weak spot after all – Willa.

She could not understand it, though. Flynn did not even care about his father, so why would he care about his mentor’s daughter?

Could there still be something they did not know about Willa?

Willa had grown up with the Perez family. What kind of secret could she possibly have? Plus, her personality was almost the complete opposite of her parents.

And why was Flynn so desperate to see Willa?

After returning from the visit to the prison, Diana claimed she was too tired and went straight to her room to rest, locking the door behind her.

Jasper was still worried. “Zelda, is Diana all right?”

Zelda shook her head. “She’s just a bit shaken up, Dad. Don’t worry, I’ve saved her some dinner. Let’s let her rest for now.”

“That’s best. Thanks for your help.”

Zelda offered a faint smile, her gaze towards Diana’s room dark and unreadable.

She was not particularly close to Diana but knew that Diana was not the type to scare easily. It was just a few words; how could they have shaken her up so badly?

out through the back window. Being an adopted daughter of the Perez family, she was

Perez family had already retired for the

a new residence, and Diana had

being kidnapped? You better start talking and tell me what’s happening!” Diana demanded as soon as she burst

in the midst of a peaceful painting session and set down

met Flynn

in her haste. “Yes, I

her toppled brushes, her eyes darkening.

did what you asked and met with Flynn. You never mentioned

could finish, F-Poison grabbed

Them. Up.” F-Poison hissed

to breathe, Diana nodded hurriedly, and F-Poison released her, tossing her

and stepped

with a slight curl of her lips, holding a glass of red

to compose herself

wine and asked, “Ms. Perez, what exactly

words, not expecting F-Poison to burst into

amusement subsided, F-Poison said, “It seems my hunch was right, Ms. Perez. I can help you deal with

blinked in surprise. “What are you

“I’m saying I can help you take care of Vivienne. You don’t want your father to find out who she really is,

Diana frowned. “But why are you agreeing to this all of a

And your father probably already suspects that Vivienne is his biological granddaughter. If we don’t act

the paternity test for me?” Diana

father isn’t naive. He has his ways. Besides, there’s always a difference between biological and adopted children. They share a connection. Otherwise,

with Diana.

from a drawer. “Just make Vivienne ingest this, and she’s as

mending the dying and the dead. Do you really think such simple poison will

“This powder is undetectable, even to

that sure?”

will never reveal the true story behind Sasha’s kidnapping. Are you

unable to discern her true intentions. But having already chosen to dance with the devil, she had to live with the unsettling

matter. As long as Vivienne could be eliminated, everything

grabbed the powder

turned to gaze at her

had passed, and honestly, she could barely remember her

wine