The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Vivienne Hawthorn rolled her eyes in sheer disbelief.

Seriously? This intelligence level?

And he dreams of taking over the Linklater estate?

Forget it, engaging with such low IQ would only dumb her down!

She didn't bother with Dracon Linklater, instead, she turned to Yorick, "Grandpa! Given he hasn't committed any serious crime against the state, the higher-ups have decided it's your call!"

Yorick was momentarily taken aback, somewhat surprised.

Vivienne just smiled, saying nothing.

The reason Dracon was handed over to Yorick was all thanks to her and Percival Ellington's early discussions with the authorities. The Linklater family had produced a War Hero, former Vanguard Agency head Yorick, now head of the security bureau Vivienne, and diplomat Hector Linklater-each had made significant contributions.

Since Dracon hadn't caused any real harm, the authorities decided to grant the Linklater family this favor.

Of course!

This favor came at the price of a hundred life-saving pills from Vivienne.

She wasn't particularly fond of Dracon, nor did she genuinely respect Arthur Linklater. But what could she do when her mother was to become a Linklater? And she, a granddaughter of the Linklater family? Besides, Yorick had always been genuinely kind to her, and she had never really given her grandfather any gifts.

Let Dracon be a gift to the old man then!

Yorick caught Vivienne's gaze and immediately understood.

He nodded in gratitude towards Vivienne.

Though he had been harsh, Dracon was his son after all. His death would have brought him sorrow.

Indeed, granddaughters are such blessings!

Ultimately, Yorick decided to disinherit Dracon from the Linklater family. "After the family council's decision, throw him into that old mansion behind the hills. Let him fend for himself." Arthur was tasked with the grim duty of dragging away a terrified Dracon.

The hall was left with only Vivienne and Sasha Perez.

Sasha broke the silence, "Found anything yet?"

Vivienne frowned, "Not yet."

advised. "The bait has been set. Just wait quietly, and they'll show

tired, Yorick didn't

troubled, alternating between smiles and frowns. Sasha kept serving him food, and

if the day's events with Dracon had left Arthur

at Arthur and chuckled, "You called him 'dad' for the first time today. He's just savoring the moment.

"When did

"I didn't realize."

Sasha was speechless.

what, was that

Vivienne: ...

just giving him

it was

you were dealing with your uncle today, why did you bring up Diana Perez?" Vivienne's lips curled into a scornful smile, "Like attracts like, but

fell silent, overwhelmed by

was no match

Diana's downfall, there

world really

The Wright family.

Wright, "Grandpa's away for a while. You can relax and go out if you want, no one's going to mind." Alyssa straightened up, wide-eyed with confirmation, "Brother, is grandpa

nodded, gently lifting Alyssa's sleeve to apply some scar-healing ointment, "I've checked. The old

somber, causing

her

had almost healed, but she dared not step

vitriol having spilled into real life, even exposing whereabouts. Secondly, she feared Hunter Wright's unresolved anger might

gaze darkened slightly, "The old man's absence is our last

skipped a beat,

words she'd

She bit

planning to

against the second branch?

eyes with her, "After waiting for so

only clueless Brianna Wright and that

see how these two could cause

match for you. The Wright family will inevitably fall into your hands as the eldest grandson. Why rush and risk grandpa's