The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1089

Chapter 1089

Vivienne's mind throbbed with an unbidden ache whenever she recalled Grandpa's words.

She was all too aware of what he was trying to do.

He wanted her to leave behind everything that happened five years ago.

To start anew.

And, according to him, the fastest and most effective way to forget someone was to dive into a new romance.

Even if it wasn't Connor, there would be a second, a third suitor waiting in the wings.

Initially, she could fend them off with excuses about her work or her commitment to her charity projects with Juliette and Isaiah.

But five years had passed.

Now, it wasn't just Grandpa; Dad had also joined the matchmaking brigade.

The subject was becoming increasingly unavoidable.

Rubbing her temples, she asked, "What are you hoping to achieve?"

The moment the words left her lips, Vivienne regretted them.

Connor's smile was a mix of hope and understanding. "You know what I'm after. I just want a chance with you. Of course, if it doesn't lead anywhere, it won't affect our current relationship. You don't have to feel any pressure." His approach was classic and straightforward.

As Grandpa had pointed out, Connor was an excellent catch by any standard.

But... she wasn't interested!

If having someone by her side could offer her family some peace of mind, staging a fake relationship wasn't out of the question.

She nodded in agreement to his proposal.

couldn't accept

ten percent cut of the investment per appearance. Once this is over, I'll step back from the company." Business was business,

to investigate Mr. Wolf's case. Whether she

"Agreed."

crisp, understanding this was as far as

alley, they crossed the street together and entered the

a distance, a sleek black SUV idled by

eager eyes peered out the window at Vivienne's retreating figure, tiny hands reaching out into

sis, big sis..." they

"Shh!"

the driver's seat, gestured for silence through the

sent the pictures than

smirked enigmatically. "Who else

be surprised, but the match Dad's been trying to make could actually work out. Vivienne's been alone

stirring things

for clues. It breaks everyone's heart. Better she starts a new chapter than dwell on the past." "Whatever, just bring the kids home. Dad's

was still puzzled

were on

had he become the

pulled away, a shadowy figure emerged from the darkness, watching the company

reviewed the audio again, but the voice was gone,

the file

and Isaiah from school, but Vivienne, having a moment free, decided to do it herself and give him a

Leopold insisted, hinting at

off. "What's going on? Is there a

wasn't but couldn't provide a clear reason why

he revealed that

seen her

morning and expressed and

their godmother up

cautioned not to

about to hang up, she overheard a

me drive

It was Connor!