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.

the events, Stellan’s worries

full control. How much you’ll need and when it’s completed

the Martinez family’s asset. I just need

“Mr. Martinez,

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

Vivienne, signaling

…

Percival treated Vivienne to

you guys from the

nothing beats a good

more meat. “Don’t worry, someone can

into a smile.

the Ellington Group’s deal was sealed, the phones in the Rivenwood Vanguard Agency’s director and deputy director’s offices rang

I’ve heard. No idea, though, not my guy. You know how it went down between us. Maybe ask Micah?” Vance chuckled into

can’t touch him now. Plus, I didn’t write or

at the Sea City main

slam, Webster hung

you push everything onto your deputy. Is that how

can’t lead a

rolled his eyes and left, leaning on his

his gaze growing

the Martinez family. What did that mean for his own

the Martinez family was an ancient

felt uncertain

five rings before Percival casually

Percival

deeply. “What’s this business with

saying, “Vance, our initial agreement, as I recall, has nothing to do with this

shifted from addressing him as Mr. Edwards to Vance, Vance knew

was at

quite discern whether their partnership

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

a smile, a cold glint in his eyes. “Did I ever tell you I wouldn’t work with

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