The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Before Vivienne could address the situation, little Winston, who was snuggling in her arms, jolted at the sound, gripping her neck tighter, refusing to let go.

"Something wrong?" Vivienne inquired, looking at him.

Colin, with a serious expression, acknowledged, "I owe Ms. Hawthorn a big thank you for saving Winston!"

Vivienne didn't care to waste any more time. Holding Winston close, she revealed Colin's true identity.

"I know all about your dealings. You haven't done much for Abigail, and it was you who leaked the news about the lab. Considering this, I'm willing to let you off the hook, but a thorough investigation is still necessary. Come with us."

Colin stiffened, realizing Vivienne knew everything about his actions.

As they stepped out of the hall, Draven reported that everything was normal with Hunter, who seemed to have been shocked into silence, unresponsive to any questioning.

Vivienne squinted, not buying that someone who hadn't managed to eliminate Abigail could be so easily traumatized.

"Take him away for solitary confinement," she ordered.

Draven nodded and led the team away.

As Percival was about to take Winston from Vivienne's arms, the boy clung even tighter.

"Sis, can I go home with you? I'm scared here."

Percival was at a loss for words.

"Of course."

Vivienne didn't think twice before agreeing.

With Hunter captured and the rest of the Wright family proving to be unhinged, leaving Winston with them until Colin returned was like throwing a lamb to the wolves. His safety couldn't be guaranteed.

As they were about to leave, Percival smoothly took Winston into his arms, claiming he didn't want to tire Vivienne out.

into the car,

paused before asking, "You want to go stay

"You and Percival are newlyweds, I don't want to

Percival had been filling the boy's head with

know you're worried about Winston, but are you sure you're up to taking

Vivienne was taken aback.

might not need constant attention, but he can't be treated like an adult either. We're not prepared for this. What if we're missing something he needs?" Vivienne glanced at Winston, who looked like he wanted to say

to the Linklater residence. Upon learning about the situation with the Wright family, Sasha was heartbroken for

much into the Wright family's affairs, advising Vivienne to take her

subject of when Vivienne planned

idea, feeling she had already done enough for the wedding and

hoping to make up for missed opportunities in their youth. But now, concerned for his daughter's safety, he had postponed their plans, fearing

food and the other feeding him, creating a

Revealing it to Arthur at this point could cause an uproar, not because of the family ties, but because the prime

piece of the puzzle missing regarding Abigail's identity, a

person who might have answers -

as an ancient warrior, her master surely knew

visited the Perez family to check on Natalia and Yasmine and to coax some information out of

Jasper had just returned from

under the care of her great uncle, advising her

your visit. He's waiting for

with me? It's just this old man at home

nod, signaling her

Finn sat in front of a chessboard, his expression

from behind before suddenly speaking up, "Moving forward leads to a dead end, retreating means

"You little rascal, couldn't you have announced your presence, Master Finn? Trying to scare the life out of an

Vivienne remained unphased, sitting

and pouring