The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 710

In the suburbs, at an expansive estate.

A woman in a crimson gown lounged languidly on a sofa, a glass of merlot in her hand. “Take this little toy and have a go at the people on the list. Remember, you must succeed with Karen.”

“But won’t this spook the target?” A young man’s voice crackled through the static, cautious and hesitant.

Vivienne would immediately recognize the voice.

The woman swirled her wine, half her face lost in shadows. “That’s the point. Where’s the fun if she doesn’t notice?”

Her fingers, painted a vibrant scarlet, tapped against the glass. “If you’re scared, I can always find someone else. But then, the poison inside you will remain without an antidote.”

“No, no… I’ll do it!” The man hastily replied, panic in his voice. “But you know I’m no match for Vivienne. Plus, there’s always someone guarding Karen. I…”

“So troublesome,” the woman muttered, clearly annoyed.

She wouldn’t be wasting her time with this incompetent if she didn’t have to conserve her resources.

Leaning forward, she set her glass down and turned to another figure cloaked in black. “You, head over to Rivenwood. Make sure you bring back a sample of Karen’s DNA.”

The figure before her, eyes cast down, responded with a reverent “Yes, ma’am.”

…

Meanwhile, having sorted their basic needs, Vivienne and Percival had just arrived at the Oasis Resort, where Lucas lived.

The guard at the gate swept his gaze over them, offering a crisp salute, “Good evening, please present your identification.”

handed over the pre-prepared IDs, explaining to Vivienne, “Lucas, being a man of importance, always has tight security. Any outsider

Vivienne’s gaze flickered

she leave all her weapons

robust guards, she quipped, “Don’t you have any female officers? I wouldn’t want Mr. Wolf to

eyes internally: So now I’m the jealous type,

Vivienne: Aren’t you?

were in order, returned it and was stunned to hear Vivienne’s

guard involve being forced to

young guards blushed slightly and said, “One moment,

frequented here, and the air itself seemed to

held a position in a certain secretive department, everything else was male.

under her belt, stepped forward to search Vivienne. Finding

Mr. Ellington and Ms. Hawthorn have arrived,” she announced

in a posture that commanded respect. His aging eyes, sharp as ever, regarded the man before him. “Have them wait in the living

Cassie’s footsteps faded, Arthur spoke up, “I’ll leave you to

wave. “No need, sit behind the

Arthur hesitated but complied.

Lucas trying to limit

behind the screen, Arthur’s eyes darkened

led Percival

felt a crushing aura of authority. She casually followed Percival, both greeting the elder statesman in

also discreetly assessed the seated figure

none quite like an air of danger

seat.” Lucas nodded

his voice laced with deference, “What brings us here

room. Lucas took a sip before speaking, “The reason I’ve called you tonight is to relay

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