The Million-Dollar Heart

The research data from the TCL Labs had been recovered, but Calista was MIA, and still, the experiments had to go on. This place had become too hot to handle. The GTO had discovered their location, and who knew what Calista might reveal under pressure. There was no choice left but to torch the place.

The ongoing projects in the lab would have to be shelved for the time being.

After Percival and Vivienne stepped out of the lab, they made sure all the researchers were sent to a safe haven while they scouted for a new spot to restart their work.

On the drive back, Vivienne leaned against Percival's shoulder, her gaze heavy with thoughts that were her own.

Percival soothingly stroked her back without a word. He knew better than to interrupt Vivienne when she was deep in thought.

Suddenly, Percival's work phone buzzed with a message.

It was from employees at the Ellington Group.

[Mr. Ellington, Henry is demanding that all of Fiona's shares be transferred to his name.]

Vivienne's eyes narrowed slightly, "Your uncle sure can't sit still."

A cold smirk played on Percival's lips, "A mere jester."

Thomas glanced at the notification on the phone and said, "Percival, Henry has gone to the old family estate. Shall we head back?"

Percival gently pinched Vivienne's cheek, articulating every word, "Vivienne, what do you think?"

Her lips curved into a sly smile, "Of course we're going back. We've got a little surprise for them." "Then let's go!" Percival's eyes twinkled with a mix of mischief and malice.

At the Ellington family estate.

Richard sat at the head of the table, watching his second son and his family wail before him.

Fiona's been locked up and they won't tell us why, you have to take our side!" Heloise sobbed, her tears not entirely genuine, laced as they were with self-interest. Henry, bandaged and hobbling, chimed in, "Right, Dad, with Fiona in custody, we don't know what the

of health himself, was brought in

look at what Percival and Vivienne have reduced our family to. You can't let this go on;

replied coolly, "Isn't it what you

his father in disbelief, "Dad, what are you talking about? How can you

public at my birthday bash and making a scene when I was ill. If you don't get a thrashing, who will?" Richard regarded them as if they

father would side with Percival. It was

let's not dwell on it. Just sign this, and we'll be out of your hair." Richard glanced at the

after

matters are Percival's call,"

a chilling

All of Fiona's assets are frozen. You won't get a dime," Percival declared, tossing the share

didn't dare to approach, hiding behind Henry instead, "Percival, there's a limit to your

After a

a video went viral, causing

Young Master Percival humiliates

news. Percival's image

drama? So wealthy, yet so stingy.

It's rightfully the second branch's money. Looks like Percival wants to hoard all the Ellington wealth.]

abuzz with comments, creating a minor

uproar, had gotten the

about his image. A tarnished reputation