The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1080

Chapter 1080

Juliette didn't find switching schools to be a hassle at all. In fact, she preferred her new school to the elite prep schools she'd attended before. Here, no one was constantly monitoring her every move or imposing a list of strict rules on her. She felt a sense of freedom she hadn't experienced before.

Jasper, however, wasn't as easily convinced. He turned to Isaiah, seeking reassurance, "Is that so?"

Isaiah nodded, "The school Maddox found for us is great. No need to switch."

That put Jasper at ease.

During lunch, Maddox took care of the kids without a word, only looking up to exchange a glance with the old man when necessary.

Luckily, Jasper was too busy chatting with those around him to inquire about anything else.

After the meal, Vivienne helped Jasper back to his room, casually mentioning, "Grandpa, you seem a bit under the weather. How about I do some acupuncture to help you relax?"

Jasper was about to decline when Vivienne suddenly brought up, "I recently discussed a partnership with the Boyd family. I heard you're quite familiar with them. I'd love to get your insights." Jasper paused, "You're working with Connor?"

Vivienne nodded thoughtfully, "We just signed the contract. He's a good partner."

Jasper seemed to sense something, chuckling, "Just partners?"

"Connor is about your age, comes from a good family. It would be nice if you two could get to know each other better. That would ease an old man's worries."

Vivienne pressed her lips together, neither confirming nor denying Jasper's implications.

This made Jasper more certain of his intuition.

Connor seemed like a good match for Vivienne.

Their thoughts were worlds apart; Jasper hoped to see Vivienne move on from a shadow that had loomed over her for five years.

But Vivienne was more concerned about how the Boyd family, known for being an ancient warrior lineage, had suddenly emerged five years ago.

At that time, she was abroad, following a lead on Mr. Wolf.

She was unaware of the Boyd family's true nature.

Even the Nine Mystics Society had difficulty uncovering the origins of such an ancient warrior lineage.

had

family was like before, where they had been hiding, and why they

smiled knowingly, "You're interested in Connor,

but continued, "As you said, he's capable. But I'm curious if it's his background or his personal abilities that support him." Jasper

nodded, "It's a long story.

her expression serene, "Let's talk

who had come to find Vivienne, overheard their

Had she heard right?

actually praising that

dad

That couldn't happen.

was taken away, wouldn't dad be

why are you standing here

in her room a moment ago, came

lip, "Grandma, I was looking

noticed the tears welling up

shook her head; nobody

hugged Sasha tighter, her voice quivering, "Grandma, I miss dad. Mom said he

didn't return soon, mom might really be taken away by

with depth as she glanced towards Vivienne's room, "Don't cry, Juliette. If your dad truly had a good reason, he'll come back someday." Juliette looked up, tears still

nodded. She believed, like Vivienne, that Percival couldn't have simply vanished. He was half-trained by her, and she refused to believe

be easily defeated.

too mysterious, there was likely a reason behind it not meant

her grandmother's words, Juliette

to

long as her dad hadn't returned, no one could take her mom

separate

acupuncture session with Jasper, Vivienne and the kids stayed at the Perez family's home. As they were leaving,

Sasha to

off.

blocking Maddox's path, "Maddox,

lump in his throat, looking down at the kids in his arms, "Oh, I just remembered, did we leave something in

remained unmoved, "Sir, please don't make this hard

was on the

was making it hard

his dad really not overlook the little

the kids from him, "Let them go with me; seeing

Maddox, "..."