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."

bait has been set. Just wait quietly, and

feeling tired, Yorick

looked troubled, alternating between smiles and frowns. Sasha kept serving him food, and he ate absentmindedly, as if his mind

with him?" Vivienne wondered if the day's events with Dracon had left Arthur

'dad' for the first time today. He's just savoring the moment.

"When did I call him

"I didn't realize."

Sasha was speechless.

kept calling him 'father', what, was that just

Vivienne: ...

just

it was about giving

dealing with your uncle today, why did you bring up

fell silent, overwhelmed by

and Dracon was no match for

think that even after Diana's downfall, there was still

world really is quite

The Wright family.

out if you want, no one's going to mind."

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

causing

withdrew her hand, "Brother,

almost healed, but

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

darkened slightly, "The old man's absence

heart skipped a

the words she'd

She bit her

planning to take

against the second branch?

locking eyes with her, "After waiting for so long,

has only clueless Brianna

two could cause

they're no match for you. The Wright family will inevitably fall into