The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 736

Walter scratched his itchy chin, his voice tinged with hesitation, “Miss, maybe we should just head back.”

Vivienne, that woman was sharp as a tack.

Even if she hadn’t sniffed out the oddities, Percival surely would have.

Walter couldn’t fathom what Victoria was thinking.

To just drop Kaitlyn off at the suburban mall and then drag herself here to suffer – it was like setting herself up to be stood up.

As Walter silently grumbled, he dared not voice his true thoughts aloud.

Victoria was running out of patience.

It was getting late into the afternoon, and still, no one had shown up, which led her to bellow in frustration, “Looks like we’ve got no choice but to go with plan B. We’re not waiting any longer! Let’s get out of here and deal with Vivienne later!”

…

The next day, at the Linklater residence.

Arthur had been tied up with business at the Vanguard Agency, and it was a rare moment for him to be home.

Yorick was taking his siesta, and he hadn’t allowed anyone to disturb him.

Ascending the stairs alone, Arthur pushed open the door to his father’s room and saw him reclining in his rocking chair, eyes closed in repose.

Dracon was seated beside him, but at the sound of the door, he looked up.

seeing Arthur, he quickly masked his irritation with

his hand to silence

and tiptoed back

on his father, his eyes darkened, “Didn’t you say over the phone that Dad’s recovery was going well?

was so pale it was almost translucent. His lips were chapped, and

from surgery, as if he could pass away at any moment. Arthur could only tell by

was both envious and

It’s Dad; he didn’t want to distract you

Percival. He thinks the guy wouldn’t hurt him, but you never can tell what’s going on inside someone’s head. And his wife, she was finally acknowledged by the Brooks family, only to see them fall into ruin soon

supplements Percival brought that Dad got poisoned. Now, his condition’s been worsening day by day. I’m afraid only a Specter Healer can

“Specter Healer?”

interest, Dracon let a barely detectable smile flicker across his face, “Yes, but this person is elusive; not just anyone

the Specter Healer was a closely guarded secret within the Linklater family, a secret Dracon

as the War God of Veridia, would surely have the

her, Vivienne might not be so amenable. It was the perfect scenario for Dracon to sit back and

Percival into custody. He administered the poison, so he must have the antidote!”

for the Specter Healer. As for Dad, a professional caregiver will be

“What?”

achievements, and I’m the only one who’s fallen short. But I’ve been with Dad

to

awake, his cloudy eyes swept over Dracon with an inscrutable look, “I agree with your brother. You need a break; go rest

“Dad!”

moment. Dad and I have things to discuss.

…

Vivienne finally

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