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?

back window. Being an adopted daughter of the Perez

of the Perez family had already retired for the night and paid no attention to her, nobody noticed

a new residence, and Diana had to follow the GPS to find her way

former F-Poison’s apprentice? Why does he know about Sasha being kidnapped? You better start talking and tell me what’s happening!” Diana demanded as soon as

the midst of a peaceful painting session and set

you met Flynn

her haste. “Yes, I

at her toppled brushes, her eyes darkening. “Pick them

paused, confused. “What are you talking about? I did what you asked and met with Flynn. You never mentioned he knew

finish, F-Poison

Them. Up.” F-Poison hissed

and F-Poison released her, tossing

and stepped back. “Can we talk properly

curl of her lips, holding a glass

a moment to compose herself before

sipped her wine and asked, “Ms. Perez, what exactly did Flynn say?

words, not expecting F-Poison to

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

blinked in surprise. “What are you talking

help you take care of Vivienne. You don’t want your father to find out

agreeing to this all of a sudden? Are you

is his biological granddaughter. If we don’t act now,

be? Didn’t you alter the paternity test for

there’s always a difference between biological and adopted children. They share a connection. Otherwise,

a chord with Diana. “How will you help

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

is the Specter Healer, capable of mending the dying and the dead. Do you really think such simple poison will work

smiled confidently. “This powder is undetectable, even

you that

sure as I am that Flynn will never reveal the true story behind Sasha’s kidnapping. Are you

looked into F-Poison’s masked face, unable to discern her true intentions. But having already chosen to dance with the

As long as Vivienne

the

to gaze at her

passed, and honestly, she could barely remember her own

stood up and strode over to the painting, her movements as fluid as the wine from