The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Stellan’s grip tightened involuntarily.

Percival was right.

Ever since Griffin’s paper on the new bomb technology had gone missing, Stellan had felt something amiss, and now that he had heard GTO had managed to develop the new bomb, his concerns deepened. He knew there were unspeakable secrets within the Vanguard Agency!

But it was all speculation, and Stellan had no one to voice his suspicions to.

That was why he had slowed down the pace of the development of biochemical weapons.

But after so many years of dragging his feet, how much longer could he delay?

Sooner or later, the biochemical weapons would be traded through the Martinez family’s channels, and eventually, they would lose control!

Biochemical weapons were different from other arms. Guns and bombs could still be contained if they got into the wrong hands, but a biochemical weapon…

The consequences could be disastrous.

Percival had hit the nail on the head with every word!

Seeing Stellan’s expression soften, Percival pressed on, “Mr. Martinez, I assure you none of your worries will come to pass. I will root out anyone with a double agenda. I was a special operative for the Vanguard Agency, and even though I’ve left, I haven’t forgotten my core values.”

Stellan bit his lower lip, his gaze lingering on Percival as the hesitance slowly receded.

“What ever happened to that batch of weapons I handed off to you?”

A slight smile crossed Percival’s face.

Back then, he had no choice but to deal with the Martinez family. After Lark’s death, the Agency was in chaos, and Percival was on the trail of a significant crime syndicate but desperately short on firepower, which complicated the mission.

As the criminals were about to slip across the border, he had to strike a risky bargain with the Martinez family using his alias, Mr. Percy.

Thankfully, Micah played mediator, convincing Stellan to agree to the deal.

That move ensured the success of the mission, and the weapons once given to Mr. Percy were eventually reclaimed by the Vanguard Agency.

Stellan had personally overseen the reclamation.

recounted the events, Stellan’s worries

the biochemical weapons. And you can’t take full control. How much you’ll need and when it’s completed will be at

I just need to ensure it

“Mr. Martinez, here’s to

Stellan shook Percival’s hand, the wariness in his eyes giving

winked at Vivienne, signaling mission

…

bidding farewell to the Martinez family, Percival treated Vivienne to a

on you guys from the Agency,”

a good

offered her more meat. “Don’t worry, someone can handle

a smile. Indeed, they had

as the Martinez family and the Ellington Group’s deal was sealed, the phones in the Rivenwood Vanguard Agency’s director and deputy

know how it went down between us. Maybe ask Micah?” Vance

I didn’t write or approve his

the Sea City main office, Webster was

a slam, Webster

Vance. “As the director, you push everything onto your deputy.

sipped his tea. “If you can’t lead a team, you’ll work

his eyes and left, leaning on

chuckled to himself, his gaze growing serious as

did that mean for his own

family was

uncertain

took five rings before Percival casually

I do for you?” Percival sipped his wine,

“What’s this

knew Vance would inquire about this. He leaned back, swirling his wine glass, saying, “Vance, our initial agreement, as

him as Mr. Edwards to Vance, Vance

he was at a

moment, he couldn’t quite discern whether their partnership was ultimately

family is an ancient warrior lineage,” Vance warned, his tone carrying

eyes. “Did I ever tell you I wouldn’t

being choked with anger. “Percival, if you