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.”

…

air as Arthur took

said that the item has

Arthur frowned, “She refuses to hand it

her usual routes home, even to the hospital. I’m always one step behind, and even when I wait at Kaitlyn’s, Vivienne seems to have a sixth sense, canceling at the

end, Victoria’s expression held a hint of frustration. “I’ve run out of options, so I had

his brow furrowed. “You want me to intervene? That’s out of the question; it would blow our

“But…”

soon, she feared

for this plan, she would have already thrown herself at Percival’s mercy. She

go to Richard directly; he’ll

to keep a low profile and avoid contact with the Ellingtons?

without explaining, leaving behind a cryptic, “The time is right,” before walking

“What time is right?

…

Meanwhile, at Kaitlyn’s villa.

treating Tyler, Vivienne was about to leave when Kaitlyn hesitated,

came by again yesterday?” Vivienne wasn’t surprised by what

with an embarrassed smile, “Maybe you should just give the item back to me. I’m scared she’ll lose patience and come

“Don’t worry. If I give it back to you, we’ll truly be out of options. As long as I have it, Victoria will have to wait. I’m busy lately and can’t deal with her, but I’ll talk to her in a couple of

remembering her own troubles with Victoria. “But what

patient type. Otherwise, their

confident glance that always seemed

a little more conversation,

been causing trouble, as if they had lost their

fry who had been hiding in the wilderness, their abilities were not to

Percival were stretched thin,

was locked away at the Boyd family

At the Boyd Estate.