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 been

know what the Boyd family was like before, where they had been hiding, and

"You're interested

said, he's capable. But I'm curious if it's his background or his personal abilities that support him." Jasper agreed with Vivienne's perspective. It's not

"It's a long story.

serene, "Let's talk

find Vivienne,

Had she heard right?

mom actually

dad and moving on with someone

That couldn't happen.

away, wouldn't dad

you standing here by

noticing Juliette who had just been in her room a moment ago, came over and took

her lip, "Grandma, I was looking for

noticed the tears welling

her head; nobody had bullied

voice quivering, "Grandma, I miss dad. Mom said he just disappeared, but when

didn't return soon, mom might

her eyes flickering 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 on her face,

She believed, like Vivienne, that Percival couldn't have

be easily defeated.

too mysterious, there was likely a reason behind it

grandmother's words, Juliette felt

her resistance to Connor

returned, no one could take her

separate

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

Sasha

off.

suddenly appeared, blocking Maddox's path, "Maddox, the old man wants

the kids in his arms, "Oh, I just

"Sir, please don't make this hard for

on the

making it

the

him, "Let them go with me; seeing the

Maddox, "..."