The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Willa’s brow was furrowed in frustration, her fists clenched tightly.

“So many hideouts, damn it!” She muttered under her breath.

The real thorn in her side was discovering that Diana had been secretly conspiring with F-Poison! That damned traitor!

Meanwhile, Quincy discreetly texted Vivienne for help, knowing full well she was no match for Willa. Her only hope was to bring in reinforcements without making a sound.

But before she could relish the thought of rescue, Willa’s hand clamped down on her shoulder.

“Hey, kiddo, when the grown-ups are talking, you listen, okay?” Willa said with a smile that was anything but comforting.

Quincy attempted to resist, but it was futile.

With ease, Willa confiscated Quincy’s phone, then tied her to a chair, topping her work with a peachy little heart drawn on her forehead.

“As much as I’d love to catch up with Vivienne, I can’t right now. Give it two hours after I leave, and she’ll come running to save you,” Willa said as she tapped on the phone before setting it down and making her exit.

Quincy could only watch helplessly as Willa disappeared. Glancing at the phone, she saw the message was indeed sent, but with a two-hour delay before reaching Vivienne.

Cruel fate, indeed!

…

At the Perez Mansion.

Diana had just reached the front gate when laughter echoed from within.

Her lips pressed into a thin line, aware that Jasper was probably still fuming over today’s fiasco.

But then, to her astonishment, she heard Vivienne’s voice. Why was she still here?

In the Perez’s backyard, Vivienne was surprised by a strawberry cheesecake decorated with the names of Natalia, Yasmine, and her own!

perfecting

grinned at Vivienne, “Your aunt heard you liked strawberry cheesecake. We wanted to know your birthday, but you said you don’t even know your

had her reasons for keeping her birthday under

was alive, she refrained from sharing personal details. Now that she knew,

actual birthday,

dreamed of gorging on strawberry cheesecake until she could not take another bite, and here

cake obsession was just a passing fancy, never guessing it

strawberries

all she could

smeared a bit of frosting

“Yay, we’re celebrating with

turned to laughter as she glanced

birthday, Vivienne,” he said softly, ruffling her

down to blow out the candles with Natalia and

on with a tender smile, a look of profound peace and contentment that the Perez

illuminated by the

been the most extravagant gift present, but it was undoubtedly the most priceless

the gate, quietly observing the scene unfold

picture of harmony

hatred flared within her, especially when her gaze fell on Vivienne. She imagined tearing that smiling face to shreds, crushing it underfoot,

once hurled a rock at Sasha, she now wished

Diana’s loathing for Vivienne

interloper—her mother was dead, so what was she doing back

of you!” She seethed

glare and turned to

course, it

with such malice

the door, their expressions varied, yet none seemed pleased at

to speak with you in

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