The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Jack stared at Vivienne, completely taken aback. He had always known she was sharp, but he had never imagined she would see right through him. Vivienne said, "As the head of the family, it's time to consider letting go of the past."

Jack was momentarily speechless, contemplating her words.

Vivienne remained silent after that.

The butler approached, "Sir, Miss, Percival has come to visit."

Vivienne paused, surprised. Hadn't he just left?

Jack turned to Vivienne with a smile, wondering how long he could keep his granddaughter by his side, "Let him in."

Percival stood tall and straight as he greeted Jack, "Grandpa, how are you?"

Vivienne raised an eyebrow; the term 'grandpa' came out so naturally from him.

Jack also smiled, quite pleased with Percival, "I just saw my precious granddaughter today, and you're already missing her?"

Percival's lips curved slightly, his gaze intense and honest as he looked towards Vivienne, "A day without marrying Vivienne feels incomplete."

Then, his tone turned serious, "I've come with another important matter."

Vivienne looked at him, "What's happened?"

Percival's expression was grave, a shadow crossing his brow, "Last night, the authorities discovered a suspicious vehicle. Upon inspection, they found a woman's body inside, her heart had been removed." "This young woman's body was found in Rivenwood suburb, and it's clear this wasn't a crime of passion or revenge."

Vivienne's face grew somber, "Were there any other injuries? Has the person transporting the body been caught? Is this the first case in Rivenwood?"

Percival replied calmly, "The body is still being examined, and the transporter committed suicide as soon as he was caught, leaving us with nothing. As of now, this is the first case in Rivenwood, and we haven' found any similar cases elsewhere."

the first case in Rivenwood, finding the cause is crucial. We must investigate recent disappearances; the body may have been disposed of." After a moment of thought,

face was stern, aware that such

asking Percival, "Where was the body found? I'll check the surrounding areas and possible

was discovered on the outskirts of

pulling up maps and surveillance

"The city isn't their final destination. Westgrove Village has tight security and heavy foot traffic. They risked transporting the body through here because they had to." Percival agreed with Jack's assessment, and the three sat in silence for

a phone call with a stern tone, "Draven, activate the Order of Nine Mystics

other line, was

out a message through the Frostfire Intelligence Agency: 'Investigate recent disappearances nationwide, focus

putting down her phone, she sat back

if they've acted once, they'll act again. The longer it takes, the more they'll slip up. We just need to be patient." Vivienne sighed softly, "Grandpa, once a snake leaves its

looked around, puzzled,

with joy, unable to hide his excitement, "Sasha and Arthur are finally preparing for their wedding.

a wedding dress today. Once everything is ready, I'll let everyone know to

Percival's dark eyes intently

towards Percival, her lips curving into a smile, her

knew exactly what

thinking and

wait a bit

who can't bear

Look at

getting married after you, afraid

a smile, "Even after marrying Vivienne, I'll make sure we

alright, alright, when

the knot,