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

"Why did it take so long

Our plans were discovered, and evading them took some time," Vivienne responded, her tone serious, dispelling any doubts Connor might

"Once this is over, they won't be able to gloat ever again. I'll make sure of

disdain, continued, "You're right, sir. Their days

that for now. Contact

up, an explosion rocked Luck Village, with bombs raining down and the mayor's mansion the first to

watched dispassionately, her only concern now the secrets held

all stored on these two USB drives, named according to their system," Draven said, handing them to Vivienne as he jogged over. Vivienne pocketed

her team headed back to Havenwood,

Jasper was joyfully reuniting with his

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

this, Jasper approached him from behind, "Ah, Connor, why are you standing out here? Come on in and

sudden appearance startled Connor, who greeted him with an uneasy

looked at Connor with concern, "You look pale.

sense anything amiss, Jasper answered his barrage of questions, confirming the children

as he saw several figures approach

child and leading another by the hand, with Vivienne standing

this possible?!" Connor was incredulous, unable to fathom Vivienne's

you really think those fools could trap me? It seems you've learned nothing

my side, I was wary. Though I didn't know your identity

the gift he had

rage, "So, you've been toying

stand in front of Connor. "You think you can just show up here and