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 family,

family had already retired for the night and paid no attention to her,

to a new residence, and Diana had

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

a peaceful painting session and

met Flynn already?”

her haste. “Yes, I have.

toppled brushes, her eyes

“What are you talking about? I did what you asked and met with Flynn.

she could finish, F-Poison grabbed her

Up.” F-Poison hissed

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

the brushes and stepped back. “Can we talk properly

Perez, take a seat,” F-Poison said with a slight curl of her lips, holding a glass of red wine

compose herself before sitting

her wine and asked, “Ms. Perez, what exactly did Flynn say? Would you indulge

recounted Flynn’s words, not expecting F-Poison to burst

hunch was right, Ms. Perez. I can help you deal

in surprise. “What are you talking

You don’t want your father to find out who she really is, do

are you agreeing to this all of a sudden? Are you saying that as long as Flynn is alive, you

father probably already suspects that Vivienne is his biological

that be? Didn’t you alter the paternity test for

has his ways. Besides, there’s always a difference between biological and adopted children. They

chord with

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

Specter Healer, capable of mending the dying and the

smiled confidently. “This powder is undetectable,

you that

Flynn will never reveal the true

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

not matter. As long as Vivienne could be eliminated, everything else

the

in hand, turned to gaze at

days had passed, and honestly, she

fluid as the wine from her glass