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 Connor's "repayment"

We'll settle your compensation as a ten percent cut of the investment per appearance. Once this

investigate Mr. Wolf's case. Whether she found any leads or not, she would continue

"Agreed."

response was crisp, understanding this was as far as

street together and

distance, a sleek black SUV idled by the

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

they called

"Shh!"

the rearview mirror before snapping a few stealthy

had he sent the pictures than

enigmatically. "Who else could

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

stirring things

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

up, Maddox was still puzzled about where

were

had he become the

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

audio again, but the voice was gone, replaced by

the file

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

Leopold insisted, hinting

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

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

pressure, he revealed that

seen her with

morning and expressed and

up

not to

hang up, she overheard a voice in

me drive

It was Connor!