The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 926

Chapter 926

Seeing the whole spectacle unfolding, Cordelia nearly burst into laughter, quickly covering her mouth and shooting Dorian a significant look that screamed, "You better spill the beans!" She then hurried off to the kitchen to whip up some dinner.

And of course, she didn't miss the opportunity to snap a photo and send it to Vivienne.

At that moment, Vivienne was racing back from another location, having just discovered another female victim.

Like the others, her heart had been gruesomely removed.

And again, she was a young woman.

The message made Vivienne's lips twitch involuntarily. Turning to Leopold, who was driving, she commanded, "Forget going back to the Linklaters'. Head to the Brooks' place."

Without missing a beat, Leopold made a quick U-turn, his compliance shining through. "Sure thing. And I've been craving some of Cordelia's cooking. Moving that body was a real workout." Thomas, sitting quietly beside them, couldn't help but wonder, "Are these two even related?"

Percival, wrapping his arm around Vivienne's waist, asked softly, "What's going on?"

Struggling to explain the bizarre situation, Vivienne simply handed her phone over to him.

Percival's brow twitched in disbelief before he chuckled, "Now, that's something you don't see every day."

He then added with a smirk, "Seems like your dad's really putting in the effort."

Vivienne knew exactly why Arthur was at the Brooks' place, which only added to her frustration. "I just hope he doesn't scare Dorian or Cordelia. Especially Dorian. He's not exactly the bravest."

An hour later.

Dorian, overwhelmed by Arthur, who had meticulously noted down even the casual conversations he had with Vivienne, started to believe Arthur's genuine interest in learning.

But the intensity of this War God's enthusiasm was more than Dorian could handle.

Now, he just wanted to escape.

Vivienne was his only hope.

Just as Dorian was about to text her for rescue, Arthur's voice cut through again.

"Mr. Hawthorn, when you said Vivienne doesn't like being hugged, what kind of hug were you referring to?"

Dorian was speechless.

When Cordelia entered from the kitchen, she found Dorian sending her desperate SOS signals with his eyes. She chose to ignore them.

Arthur had come all this way to learn, and for Vivienne's sake, they couldn't

have dinner

standing up, hesitated. "I really should be getting back to

the kitchen stopped him in his tracks. "What's that incredible smell? What kind of

specific cuisine. Just some homemade pasta with a few side dishes. Vivienne's

comment was all it took to keep

sugar mochi and soy milk. Learning

wouldn't that just mean he'd have his beloved daughter eating out

to leave in the first place, found himself inching back

Vivienne really does

"Deal!"

only watch in

this god so hard to send

Arthur, all seriousness, learning

earnestness in his voice, you'd think

the scene was

sitting opposite him, look more like a cutthroat professional by comparison. The tension was so thick; it was

at

change of plans. "Vivienne, Percival, it's getting late.

Percival stepped aside,

warring with caution. "Nothing... inappropriate going

he was particularly

but past

couple had taught

"You know, I

have this thing at

dragged him back in. "I

protest was cut short by

"Vivienne!"

fingers, Leopold's jaw dropped. "War...

you doing

"My precious girl, you're here! Did you come to fetch me because I wasn't

could only shake her head at her

you planning to move

I dared stay out overnight, your mom would be here with a knife in twenty minutes. You know I can't outrun

couldn't bear to witness any more of their public displays of

inside where Dorian and Cordelia were waiting, hoping she'd

she had to

mom had already started