The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1123

Percival seemed to have anticipated Vivienne's needs well in advance, leading her to Carly's backyard with a knowing smile.

"These were left behind, not yet destroyed. Thought you might need them," Percival said, rummaging through the bags to pull out two smartphones. "The black one belonged to the town mayor, the other to his wife." Vivienne accepted the phones, planting a soft kiss on Percival's cheek as she prepared to step back and examine them. But in that moment, Percival wrapped his arms around her waist, deepening their kiss. Passersby, seemingly accustomed to their public displays of affection, glanced their way before promptly diverting their eyes.

As the kiss ended, Vivienne caught a glimpse of emotion in Percival's eyes, a smirk playing on her lips as she whispered, "We'll talk tonight, let's deal with this first."

"Whatever you say," Percival murmured, his hands lingering on her waist.

Whether it was Vivienne's imagination or not, she felt warmth radiating from where Percival had touched her, though he appeared innocently unaware of the effect he had on her.

Clearing her throat, Vivienne moved to message someone, easily unlocking the town mayor's phone.

His phone was straightforward, containing only WhatsApp conversations and contacts with Connor, a familiar face that sent a chill down Vivienne's spine.

She opened a message Connor had sent that morning.

"How's the situation?"

Vivienne replied to Connor.

"Everything's set. The linchpin can be activated at any time."

Upon receiving the message, Connor's expression in his office fluctuated unpredictably. After a moment of hesitation, he dialed the town mayor's number.

The sudden ringtone echoed through the yard, with Vivienne answering calmly, "Sir."

was the town mayor's

paused before speaking, "Why did it take so long to

her tone serious, dispelling any doubts Connor might have had.

they won't be able

"You're right, sir. Their days of gloating are

for now. Contact me if

with bombs

watched dispassionately, her only concern now the secrets held within

two USB drives, named according to their system," Draven said,

and her team headed back to Havenwood, with

Connor arrived at the Perez family home, Jasper was joyfully reuniting with his grandchildren, the house buzzing

the moment he entered; wasn't the family supposed to be in mourning?

"Ah, Connor, why

Connor, who greeted him with an uneasy

looked at Connor with concern, "You look pale. Are you not feeling

amiss, Jasper answered his barrage of questions, confirming the children had been safely

saw several figures

holding one child and leading another by the hand, with Vivienne standing right

Connor was incredulous,

Did you really think those fools could trap me? It seems you've learned nothing from lurking by my side these past five years." "How did you know?" Connor's

the day you appeared at my side, I was wary. Though I didn't know your identity then, it didn't take long to figure things out. Have

his cover was blown, dropped the gift he had

rage, "So, you've been toying with me all these

think you can just show up here and try to pull a fast