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.

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 outcome will

best of health himself, was brought in

let out a howl, "Dad, look at what Percival and Vivienne have reduced our family to. You can't let this go on;

coolly, "Isn't it what you

looked at his father in disbelief, "Dad, what are

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 were

should've known his father would side with Percival. It was clear that words wouldn't

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

were after Fiona's

company matters are Percival's call," Richard said,

moment, Percival and Vivienne walked in, casting a chilling look at

frozen. You won't get a dime," Percival declared, tossing the share

but didn't dare to approach, hiding behind Henry instead, "Percival, there's a limit to your bullying. By holding onto Fiona's shares, are you trying to

silent throughout, had been recording everything. After a quick edit, the

video went viral,

in the Ellington family! Young Master Percival humiliates his uncle in public, forcing their family

Ellingtons was big news. Percival's image took a hit

high society drama? So wealthy,

do you mean stingy? It's rightfully the second branch's money. Looks like Percival wants to hoard all the Ellington wealth.] [People can be deceiving. Poor Vivienne, to end

with comments, creating a

with the uproar, had gotten the

about his image. A tarnished reputation could affect Ellington Group's stock