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

We'll settle your compensation as a ten percent cut of

primarily to investigate Mr. Wolf's case. Whether

"Agreed."

this was as far as Vivienne

the alley, they crossed the street together and entered

sleek black

of eager eyes peered out the window at

sis, big sis..." they called in

"Shh!"

gestured for silence through the rearview mirror before snapping a few

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

"Who else

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

you stirring things

herself 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

up, Maddox was still puzzled about

and Grandpa were

had he

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

reviewed the audio again, but the voice was

copied the file

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

hinting at

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

a clear reason why

pressure, he

seen her

morning and expressed and

godmother up in the

but cautioned not to return too

up, she overheard

me drive you

It was Connor!