The Million-Dollar Heart

Vivienne screenshotted the group chat and sent it to Griffin.

Husky Smasher: [I knew Charlotte's idea was right, oh Vivienne, I love you.]

Husky Smasher was Griffin's nickname.

Vivienne pinched the bridge of her nose, somewhat speechless.

This Griffin, coming up with such an idea. Vivienne could not tell if Griffin was torturing herself or Leopold.

During the day, Griffin had pulled her aside into a room and, with utmost seriousness, stated that marrying Leopold was a given after a kiss, but she did not want to pursue it in this manner and asked for her help.

Then she went on with a whole spiel.

About how, yes, she would marry, but it depended on whether Leopold even liked her.

If not, she would not insist. She would only marry Leopold if there were mutual affection.

So, she had to test the waters!

Hearing Griffin's lengthy explanation, Vivienne just asked whether she wanted to marry Leopold simply because of a kiss or if she genuinely liked him.

Full of righteous fervor, Griffin said, "Of course, it's because I like him! Why else would I let him kiss me? I am the proud heiress of the ancient warrior lineage, the Martinez family. I have my pride, and not just anyone can wed me!"

Vivienne was speechless.

At the Perez Mansion in Rivenwood.

Jasper looked at a photograph of his daughter from her childhood, his eyes glistening with tears.

many years, he still wondered how his Sasha was

why haven't you gone to

photograph and stood up, walking to the yard with Yuri. "Something on your

the Martinez family," Yuri said, helping Jasper into the rocking chair in the

working together, now that's something. Alright, let them handle

"What about CK? Any

but after her arrest, the trail went cold." Jasper's brow furrowed. "If the trail's gone cold, find a new one. If we can't

and Natalia's kidnapping, they finally

no common trafficker but an

CK was a newly risen underground syndicate, its predecessor was the

dealings in human trafficking, unethical experiments, and

RST's headquarters, yet their leader,

Jasper was seriously injured and hospitalized. When he awoke, his beloved youngest daughter had vanished. He was certain

years,

CK targeting Natalia and Yasmine, the Perez family might never have found a lead on CK or uncovered its connection to RST. Yuri said firmly, "I understand. CK is more cunning than RST ever was and is an expert at legalizing its deeds. It won't be easy to deal with." Jasper looked down, contemplative. "You'll take care of this. By the way, if Vivienne

a legal and suitable location

of Griffin's patents were state-owned, and this new invention would

the right place was

"Don't worry, Dad. Zelda has everything arranged. Her nephew will arrive

else came to mind, "Remember, Vivienne mentioned that Scott from the Brooks

by the sudden mention of Scott. "Yes, she has no blood ties to the Brooks family. Her mother seems to have had some reason to

found little information. But after Scott's arrest, some things

the details of her involvement

right in the middle, "See that Parent-Child Star? It's

up, his expression changing. "Could it be that Sasha has