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.

accept

be in Rivenwood for a while. If I need you, I'll get in touch. We'll settle your compensation as a ten percent cut of the

case. Whether she found any leads or not, she would continue

"Agreed."

was crisp, understanding this was as far as Vivienne

they crossed the street

distance, a sleek black SUV

at Vivienne's retreating figure, tiny hands reaching

sis..." they

"Shh!"

silence through the rearview mirror before snapping a few stealthy photos

he sent the pictures than Sasha's call came

smirked enigmatically. "Who

might be surprised, but the match Dad's been trying to make could actually work out. Vivienne's been alone for years. When have you ever seen her with a guy?

stirring

crazy looking 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 looking for you," Sasha finally said,

puzzled about where he might have

Grandpa were on the same

had he become

the SUV pulled away, a shadowy figure emerged from

the office, Vivienne reviewed the audio again, but the

it was getting late, she copied the file for professional analysis.

to pick up Juliette and Isaiah from school, but Vivienne, having a

Leopold insisted, hinting at something

off. "What's going on?

couldn't provide a clear reason

pressure, he revealed

seen her with

morning and expressed and

their godmother up in the

cautioned not to return

was about to hang up,

me drive you

It was Connor!