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.

couldn't accept Connor's "repayment"

you, I'll get in touch. We'll settle your compensation as a ten percent cut of the investment per appearance. Once this is

investigate Mr. Wolf's case. Whether she found any

"Agreed."

this was as far as

street

a sleek black SUV idled

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

they called in urgent

"Shh!"

seat, gestured for silence through the rearview mirror before snapping a few stealthy photos

had he sent the pictures than Sasha's call came

"Who

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? This could be

are you stirring things

It breaks everyone's heart. Better she starts a new chapter than

still puzzled about where he might

were

he become

pulled away, a shadowy figure emerged from the

reviewed the audio again, but the

copied the file for professional analysis.

having a moment free, decided

hinting

"What's going

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

pressure, he revealed that

seen her with a

morning and expressed and

their godmother up in

cautioned not

hang up,

drive you

It was Connor!