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.

she couldn't accept Connor's

compensation as a ten percent cut of the investment per appearance. Once this is over, I'll

case. Whether

"Agreed."

understanding this was as far as Vivienne was willing

they crossed the street together and entered

a distance, a sleek black SUV idled by the

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

sis, big sis..." they

"Shh!"

the rearview mirror before snapping a few stealthy photos

sent the pictures than

smirked enigmatically. "Who else

been trying to make could actually work out. Vivienne's been alone for years. When have you

you stirring things up

heart. Better she starts a new

puzzled about where he might have

were on the

had he become

a shadowy figure emerged from the darkness,

the audio again, but the voice was gone, replaced by

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

and Isaiah from school, but Vivienne, having a moment free, decided to do

insisted, hinting at something

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

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

he revealed that

her with

morning and expressed and

their godmother up in

but cautioned not

to hang up, she overheard a voice in the

me drive

It was Connor!