The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Percival stared at Arthur with an intensity that seemed to cut right through him as if trying to read his soul.

But Arthur was an enigma, a book whose pages refused to be turned.

Despite Percival’s knack for sizing people up, Arthur, the revered War God of Veridia, remained an untold story to him.

With just a side glance, Arthur seemed to catch onto Percival’s musings and let out a derisive chuckle. “You’re wondering why I know about the elixir of life? Why I brought it up in front of you? Whether I’m a traitor?”

Percival was speechless, thinking, “Can you read minds or what?”

Wait a second.

Why did his tone sound so familiar?

Arthur stood up, his gaze icy as he gave Percival a once-over. “Kid, you’ve got a lot to learn. Some things aren’t as simple as they appear on the surface!”

With that, Arthur turned on his heel and strode away.

Pausing at the doorway, he seemed to remember something and looked back at Percival. “The Vanguard Agency? It’s history as of today!”

Without another word, Arthur left.

Percival watched Arthur’s retreating figure, his eyes shadowed with thought.

After a moment, he looked up at the Vanguard Agency, then walked away.

Meanwhile, Vivienne had made her way to the Frostfire Intelligence Agency, insisting that Matthew focus on finding her father.

After Matthew briefed her on recent missions, Vivienne left. With Percival tied up in work, she suddenly realized she had nowhere in particular to go.

fun in ages. With a free day ahead, she

just a stone’s throw from the Hawthorns, so she headed over to

only Cordelia

lit up with surprise, quickly followed by a

Vivienne, too, had her plate full, and visits to the Hawthorns’

family dinner a few times, but she

hospital and was taken

time so I can whip up something nice. We’ve got nothing in the kitchen right now.

company took off, not only Dorian but also Cordelia had been busy helping out. With Thaddeus now in boarding school during the

Cordelia hadn’t yet had the chance to shop for groceries. Thus, there was literally nothing

of taking Thaddeus out for a

since Vivienne reconciled with Karen, she had taken to calling Dorian and Cordelia by their first names – not out of distance, but for clarity’s sake. It avoided confusion during family gatherings when she

can have fun any day. Today, we eat together. It’s been too long

daughter, and she longed to treat her to a good meal, knowing how busy she was. After all, she knew that Vivienne rarely had time to eat a proper meal when she was busy. More importantly, she had heard that Karen did not know how to cook. Thus, Cordelia was worried that even if Karen were not unconscious right now, she probably would not be able to take

shake her off and suggested, “How about I take Thaddeus out now, and we have a home-cooked meal this afternoon? Cordelia, I’ve been craving

I’ll head to the supermarket right now and get what we need for your

Cordelia continued, “Look at you, you’ve lost weight! How’s Percival been looking after you? He promised us he’d take good care

I’ll have to ask what on earth he’s been so busy with that he can’t even make sure you eat

rubbed her temples, slightly

lost weight, I’ve

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was three pounds heavier, but Cordelia was still not satisfied. “Only three pounds? That’s not looking after you properly. You should be gaining

was at a loss

his tracks at the sight of Vivienne. His face lit up with joy as