The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Ethan’s elder brother, Asher Grimshaw, stood next in line to inherit the Grimshaw family’s legacy as the patriarch.

Ethan seemed to be immersed in the world of medicine, but in truth, he was running errands for their aunt in the family business.

Together, they were consumed with the quest for an elixir of eternal youth.

It was likely no coincidence that Samantha had met Ethan; it reeked of the Grimshaws’ machinations.

But this suited her just fine. She had grown weary of simple emotional entanglements; in this world, the strongest bonds were those forged by mutual benefit.

Pausing, she smirked and said, “You don’t expect me to help you research the elixir of eternal youth, do you?”

Her question sounded more like a statement.

Ms. Grimshaw chuckled softly, not denying it. “Have you considered it?”

Her icy gaze slid toward Ethan. “After all, my dear nephew has done so much for you. And the outside world is not so kind.”

Samantha knew she referred to Vivienne and Percival’s crowd, along with the Vanguard Agency.

After a recent clash, GTO was scattered, and without the support of the Grimshaw family, Samantha knew she’d be a sitting duck if she dared show her face.

Ms. Grimshaw was not merely suggesting; she was cornering Samantha into an agreement.

With a coy smile, Samantha straightened her dress and sat up. “Well, when you put it that way, I can hardly refuse such generous hospitality. We’ve been collaborators for so long; what’s one more day?”

It was true that they had been collaborators. After all, Ethan’s resources had always been at her disposal.

Samantha prided herself on being a master of timing. “Moreover, any resources I still command will be at your disposal.”

…

later, at a quaint café, the aroma of coffee filled the air as Arthur took a sip

“Kaitlyn said that the item has been taken by Vivienne. I can’t

frowned, “She refuses to

me on purpose. I’ve been staking out her usual routes home, even to the hospital.

“I’ve run out of options, so

tighter his brow furrowed. “You want me to intervene? That’s out of the

“But…”

didn’t find a solution soon, she feared for

plan, she would have already thrown herself at Percival’s mercy. She didn’t believe that Richard Ellington could stand

“Just go to Richard directly;

who told me to keep a low profile and

left without explaining, leaving behind a cryptic,

watched his retreating figure, mumbling, “What time is right? Why

…

Meanwhile, at Kaitlyn’s villa.

about to leave when Kaitlyn hesitated, “Vivienne,

Vivienne wasn’t surprised

give the item back to me. I’m scared she’ll lose patience and

it, Victoria will have to wait. I’m busy lately

troubles with Victoria.

was never the patient type. Otherwise, their

a confident glance that always seemed to work magic,

conversation,

had been causing trouble, as if they had lost their minds, causing chaos

just small fry who had been hiding in

were stretched thin, dealing

was locked away at the Boyd family

At the Boyd Estate.