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.

Percival recounted the events, Stellan’s worries fully

there can be no slip-ups with the biochemical weapons. And you can’t take full control. How much you’ll need and when

Martinez family’s asset. I

Martinez, here’s to

hand, the wariness in his eyes giving way to

at Vivienne, signaling mission

…

family, Percival

you guys from the Agency,” Vivienne remarked, blowing on a piece of beef before

beats a good beef

“Don’t worry, someone can

into a smile. Indeed, they had two strong

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

heard. No idea, though, not my guy. You know how

him now. Plus, I didn’t write or approve his resignation. Go ask Vance!”

City

a slam, Webster hung

glancing at Vance. “As the director, you push everything onto

can’t lead a team,

eyes and left,

chuckled to himself, his gaze growing serious

did that mean for his own

all, the Martinez family

felt uncertain about Percival’s

Percival

I do for you?” Percival

inhaled deeply. “What’s this business with the

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

him as Mr. Edwards to Vance, Vance knew

he was at

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

is an ancient warrior lineage,” Vance

eyes. “Did I ever

choked with anger. “Percival, if you don’t honor our agreement, I might just turn