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.”

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

Vivienne’s gaze flickered with

insisted she leave all her weapons in the

she scanned the robust guards, she quipped, “Don’t you have any female officers?

eyes internally: So now I’m the

Vivienne: Aren’t you?

order, returned it and was stunned

a guard involve being forced to watch couples

looking at Vivienne’s curvy body, the two young guards blushed slightly and said, “One moment,

and the air itself seemed to carry a

years, and his daughter, who held a position in a certain secretive department, everything else was male. Plus, even the highly important people who

Cassie, with years of service under her belt, stepped forward to search Vivienne. Finding no threats, she

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

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

Cassie’s footsteps faded, Arthur spoke up, “I’ll leave you to it, Mr. Toynbee. I’ll come by

him with a wave. “No need, sit

Arthur hesitated but complied.

to limit his interaction with

shadows behind the

Cassie led Percival

entering, Vivienne felt a crushing aura of authority. She casually followed Percival, both greeting the elder statesman in unison, “Good evening,

discreetly assessed the seated figure

but none quite like an air of danger about him, a grizzled tiger that commanded fear and respect despite his

seat.” Lucas nodded

sit across from Lucas, his voice laced with deference, “What brings us here

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

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