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."

in Rivenwood, finding 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

that such news could cause widespread

Percival, "Where was the body found? I'll check the surrounding

immediately responded, "The vehicle was discovered on the outskirts of East District, taking Latita Road towards Westgrove

maps and surveillance videos

risked transporting the body through here because they had to." Percival agreed with Jack's assessment, and the three sat in silence

stern tone, "Draven, activate the

the other line, was momentarily stunned before

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

her phone, she sat

the more they'll slip up. We just need to be patient." Vivienne sighed softly, "Grandpa, once a snake leaves its

around, puzzled, "Where are my

preparing for their wedding. They've put it off for years, but

dress today. Once everything is ready,

intently gazed at Vivienne,

towards Percival, her lips curving into a smile,

exactly

and calmly

just wait a

just me who can't bear

Look at Arthur.

after you, afraid

twitched into a smile, "Even after marrying Vivienne, I'll

alright, alright, when

knot,