The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1090

Chapter 1090

Matthew was rooted to the spot.

Should he be making himself scarce now?

The way things were heading, it felt like sticking around for even a second longer was tempting fate.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Connor was ready to leave, but the old man wouldn't have it.

He insisted on having Connor stay for dinner.

"I haven't properly thanked you for saving Juliette last time. You can't refuse me today. It's still early; how about joining an old man for a game of chess?"

With the conversation taking such a turn, Connor couldn't well refuse anymore.

He obliged the old man's wishes and followed him.

Outside, Vivienne narrowed her eyes.

Had she underestimated someone's cunning?

Matthew, trailing behind, swallowed nervously and whispered, "Vivienne, I think I'll head back too."

Vivienne turned, giving him instructions, "I might be tied up with some stuff lately. Keep an eye on things at Rivenwood for me, and call me if anything comes up." Matthew thought Vivienne's "some stuff" had something to do with the man from earlier.

He didn't dare ask more, "Don't worry, Vivienne. I'll keep an eye on the company. Nothing will go wrong."

Saying this, he quickly got into his car and drove away.

Vivienne didn't use the front hall, opting to circle back to her room through the outside corridor.

Having rushed back from abroad upon receiving some news, she hadn't really rested and now craved some quiet.

When she woke up again, it was nearly dark.

Glancing at the clock on the wall-it was six.

faded completely yet,

out, laughter echoed

about to make a call but decided to walk over

only Yorick and Connor were

belt, Yorick stroked his beard and chuckled, "Didn't expect

I'm but a novice. Your

said this, noticing Vivienne, he stood up and greeted,

surprised look, then asked Yorick, "Grandpa, hasn't Leopold brought the kids back

They're on their way back. The kids were playing on the mountain and fell asleep on the drive back. Leopold's been

her a cup of hot tea, "They should be back soon. Don't

the tea, murmuring

friends; no

speaking

clarify but seeing the smile on her

phone rang-it

where he was, but Leopold's breathless shout cut through, "Vivienne, it's bad. Juliette and Isaiah have been

"What did you say?"

cold, "Explain. What

"We were ambushed on the way back. They came prepared, in three groups, trapping our people and taking the kids during the confusion."

couldn't see faces. But one

knew who was responsible, "I'm on

"I'll come with you."

he

cause such a drastic change

times like these, the more help, the better. You guys go ahead. I'll contact your dad

If anything happened to them, even flaying those responsible alive wouldn't quench their fury. Vivienne nodded, and she and

for them,

got out of the car, Leopold, arm bleeding profusely, approached with a grim face, "Vivienne, the

him a pill,

the pill and then at Vivienne, his throat tight. He wished she'd scold him instead,

want Juliette and Isaiah to see you like this, or would you prefer

fault. If only he hadn't come to the mountains, or had left earlier, they wouldn't be in

by members

"Miss."

asked sternly, "Can we still track

the