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 to

responded, her tone serious, dispelling any doubts Connor might have had. As they spoke, the town

over, they won't

"You're right, sir. Their

now. Contact me if there's anything

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

dispassionately, her only concern now the secrets

according to their system," Draven said, handing them to Vivienne as he jogged over. Vivienne

her team headed back to Havenwood, with Connor none the

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

family supposed to be in mourning? Instead, the house was

approached him from behind, "Ah, Connor, why are you standing

appearance startled Connor, who greeted him with an

concern, "You look pale. Are you

his barrage of questions,

he saw several figures approach from

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

Connor was incredulous, unable

broke the tension, "Why not? Did you really think those fools could trap me? It seems you've learned nothing from lurking by my side these past

day you appeared at my side, I was wary. Though I didn't know your identity then, it didn't take long

gift he had been carrying

"So, you've been toying with me

Vivienne said, taking a few steps forward to stand in front of Connor. "You think you can just show up here and try to pull a fast one