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 cause is crucial. We must investigate recent disappearances; the body may have been disposed of." After a moment of thought, Vivienne's voice was cold, "We need to track the vehicle's route. Since it was transporting

that such news could

body found? I'll check the

immediately responded, "The vehicle was discovered on the outskirts

pulling up maps and surveillance

spoke up, "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

a stern tone, "Draven, activate the Order of Nine Mystics Society.

line, was momentarily stunned before

through the Frostfire Intelligence

phone,

reassured her, "Vivienne, 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

looked around, puzzled,

are finally preparing for their wedding.

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

intently

intense, Vivienne looked towards Percival,

exactly what

thinking and calmly

a bit longer.

just me who can't

Look at Arthur.

married after you, afraid of

lips twitched into a smile, "Even after marrying Vivienne, I'll make sure we visit

alright, alright,

the knot, you better