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.”

…

the aroma of coffee filled the air as Arthur took a sip from his cup. “Cut to

item has been taken by

“She

I’ve been staking out 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

frustration. “I’ve run out of options, so

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

“But…”

didn’t find a solution soon,

weren’t for this plan, she would have already thrown herself at Percival’s mercy. She didn’t believe that Richard

go to Richard directly; he’ll help

you who told me to keep a low profile and avoid contact with the

without explaining, leaving behind a cryptic, “The

watched his retreating figure, mumbling, “What time is right? Why is the War God so

…

Meanwhile, at Kaitlyn’s villa.

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

wasn’t

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

As long as I have it, Victoria will have to

was concerned, remembering her own troubles with Victoria. “But

impression, Victoria was never the patient type. Otherwise, their family wouldn’t have ended up that way before Vivienne’s

glance that always seemed to work magic, “Trust me,

a little more conversation, Vivienne left

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

had been hiding

and Percival were stretched

they remembered Huxley, who was locked away

At the Boyd Estate.