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.

ahead whispered something to each other, and as they got into the car, Winston

paused before asking, "You want to go

I don't want

been filling

and quietly asked, "Madam, I know you're worried about Winston, but are you sure you're up

Vivienne was taken aback.

not prepared for this. What if we're missing something he needs?" Vivienne glanced at Winston, who looked like he wanted to say it wasn't necessary but remembered his brother's exact words and chose to

Upon learning about the situation with the Wright family, Sasha was heartbroken for Winston and wouldn't

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

subject of when Vivienne

done enough for the wedding and didn't see the need for more fuss. Percival

looking at Percival, couldn't hide his dissatisfaction. He had planned to take Sasha on a belated honeymoon abroad after his daughter's wedding, hoping to make up for missed opportunities in

other feeding him, creating a harmonious scene. Yorick, observing this, discreetly offered

could cause an uproar, not because of the family ties,

was a crucial piece of the puzzle missing regarding Abigail's identity, a detail apparent in Declan's protective

who might have answers - her unreliable

as an ancient warrior, her master surely

was settled, Vivienne and Percival visited the Perez family to check on Natalia and Yasmine and

Jasper had just

care of her

visit. He's waiting for you out

proposal, "Percival, fancy a game of chess with me? It's just this old man at home today, quite

gave Vivienne a reassuring nod, signaling

Finn sat in front of a chessboard, his

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

rascal, couldn't you have announced your presence, Master Finn? Trying to scare the life out of an old man, don't you know it's bad to

Vivienne remained unphased, sitting

pouring