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

I'll get in touch. We'll settle your compensation as a ten percent cut of the

case. Whether she

"Agreed."

as far as

the alley, they crossed the street together and entered

black SUV idled by the

out the window at Vivienne's retreating figure, tiny

sis, big sis..." they called in urgent

"Shh!"

gestured for silence through the rearview mirror before snapping

sooner had he sent the pictures than Sasha's call came through. "Maddox,

"Who else could

been alone for years. When have you ever seen her with a guy? This could be a first." Sasha was

stirring things

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

Maddox was still puzzled about where he might have

were

he

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

office, Vivienne reviewed the audio again, but the voice

was getting late, she copied the

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

hinting at

was off. "What's going

wasn't but couldn't provide a clear reason why he wanted to

pressure, he revealed that

her with

morning and expressed and

godmother up in the

agreed but cautioned not to return

to hang up, she overheard a voice in the

me drive

It was Connor!