The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

At lunch, Yorick and Percival exchanged pleasantries about the relationship between their two families.

Percival listened intently, responding to each point made.

Vivienne and Sasha sat together, chatting and occasionally feeding Winston, who sat between them.

Only Arthur sat alone in the middle, ignored by both sides, struggling to join the conversation.

His face was the picture of dejection.

Catching sight of this, Vivienne couldn't help but feel a twinge of discomfort. Pretending not to care, she spoke up, "I get along just fine with Mr. Wolf, no need for you to worry."

Arthur blinked, his look of loss instantly replaced by surprise, "If he ever treats you wrong, just tell me. I'll make sure he regrets it!"

Percival choked on his drink.

They were married, and still, he couldn't let go?

Vivienne was at a loss for words.

She meant to reassure him, not to stir up trouble with Mr. Wolf!

Yorick, too, was exasperated by his son's dramatics, "Enough with the attitude. They're a couple now; you should back off and just be ready to spoil your grandkids when the time comes. That's all." Arthur, startled, turned to Vivienne in shock, "You're pregnant?"

Vivienne, "..."

She seriously doubted her intelligence had anything to do with this man.

Sasha gently tugged at Arthur's hand, whispering, "They've only been married for a few days. Why the rush? Vivienne and Percival are getting along fine. Aren't you worried you won't get to be a grandfather?" Vivienne took a deep breath, regretting her expectations.

After all, how could two different people come from the same bed?

After the meal, Percival stayed behind to chat with Yorick, while Vivienne and Sasha took Winston to the backyard.

In the garden, Vivienne seized the opportunity to check Winston's pulse.

Given that Winston and Colin shared the same mother, there was a chance Winston might suffer from the same genetic malady.

Finding no abnormalities in Winston, Vivienne breathed a sigh of relief. This was the best-case scenario, considering she wasn't entirely confident she could cure such a condition.

mouth puckered in concern, "Am I sick,

head, "No, Winston, you're perfectly healthy.

returned at her

didn't you want to pick a flower for your

Winston scampered off towards

then spoke up,

shook her head, "It's hard to say for now, but someone from the Wright family practiced forbidden arts. Winston

as she looked at the cheerful Winston, "Using lives as stepping

lips, "Desire knows no bounds. Selfish people will find any excuse to justify their

away, Sasha then asked about another matter, "Any progress on

"Soon. Mr. Wolf severely injured

had multiple identities. And I can sense she's specifically targeting you." Vivienne raised an eyebrow, "Does dad know about

"Grandpa and I kept it from him. He's been at the front for years and might not

with Sasha's

evident in how he treated

planned to do with Winston if the Wright family

family can certainly afford to take

and Arthur felt a special connection

it came to that, they would be more than happy to

back, Vivienne received a call from Draven, "Miss, a woman's body was

a smirk playing on her lips as she turned to Percival,

heading towards the west side, "As

riverside in the

his team had cordoned off the area, leaving only a small section open

Upon Vivienne's arrival, Draven

"Miss, we've identified the victim. A 29-year-old woman living alone, her heart was removed during a night jog before she was thrown into the river.

gloves,

the heart was clean and precise, likely the work

the exact time of death. Given the severity of her injuries, Abigail must be hiding around this

glanced at the nearby facilities, "Have you checked

"Yes, we've looked through

women tend to be more cautious. Anyone who tries to approach must have prepared in advance." "Also, don't limit your search to young women. Anyone acting out of the ordinary recently, regardless of gender or age, should be considered a suspect." Abigail's skill in disguise was so advanced that not even Vivienne

and went off

roadside to the river, wondering how

such patience wouldn't easily let her target