The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Vivienne felt a tingling sensation surge from her toes all the way up her body, her cheeks flushing a soft pink as she spotted a strawberry cheesecake to her left and a jewelry box to her right.

"Mr. Wolf, open it and feed me," Vivienne said with a playful smile, her leg casually draped over Percival's, completely at ease.

Percival's slender fingers took the strawberry cheesecake, untied the ribbon with grace, and elegantly sliced a piece to feed Vivienne.

The sweet taste of strawberries filled Vivienne's mouth, making her heart even sweeter. She loved Percival's thoughtfulness and the love she saw in his eyes.

With that thought, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his eyes.

Percival's breath hitched, his arms wrapping tightly around her waist, pulling her close.

The car was filled with a romantic atmosphere as Vivienne snuggled into Percival's embrace, continuing to enjoy the cheesecake, "What was that surprise you mentioned earlier?"

Percival looked at her tenderly, opening the jewelry box to reveal a pale blue gemstone bracelet that shimmered in the light, "I know you don't really need these things, but I've seen other couples exchange gifts, and I made this one myself. Give me your hand."

Vivienne obediently extended her hand, her wrist delicate and fair.

Percival silently rejoiced that he had measured her wrist while she was asleep; otherwise, the bracelet might have been too long.

on her. The cool metal felt comfortable against her skin. The design featured wings in mid-flight, with tiny blue diamonds surrounding a

on his lap, cupped his chin, and gave him a sweet kiss,

dotted with rolling hills, a picturesque scene of natural beauty. A police car designated for transporting Gavin, considering his special circumstances, halted on a cleared

the front were two officers, and the back held

put and keep an eye on him," said

slick with cold sweat. Could she still not let me go? Does she want

happened. Should we check on him?" another officer

the officer, "Don't go out! Someone's out to kill me. Call your

situation and the silent

masked assailants burst in, knocking them unconscious with a

a white hospital bed, surrounded by the beeping of medical devices. Compared to her first arrival, filled with tubes, she now resembled a normal patient,

Brody stood outside the lab,

for a

lost in thoughts of medicine, had no interest in romantic entanglements. "How would I know? Maybe

pills, invent one that makes criminals surrender willingly. I'd make a fortune in bounties!"

something

luck with that, as long as Vivienne's backing me up. Try your luck in your next

in a practical bun, her lab coat adding to her