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.

years, he still wondered how his

knocked and entered, "Dad, why

put away the photograph and stood up, walking to the yard with

Jasper into the rocking chair in the yard. "The girl is teaming up with Vivienne to study the new type of explosive

Jasper's eyes, followed by a heavy chuckle. "Those two working together, now that's something. Alright, let them handle it. Young people have their own

darkened. "What about CK? Any progress on that

to Fiona from the second branch of the Ellington family, 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 find that person, we'll never know Sasha's whereabouts." For years, the

kidnapping, they finally stumbled

no common trafficker but an organization known

a newly risen underground syndicate, its predecessor

in human trafficking, unethical experiments, and

himself led the charge to dismantle RST's headquarters, yet their leader, code named F-Poison,

and hospitalized. When he awoke, his beloved youngest daughter had vanished. He was certain that F-Poison had taken

for so many years, there had

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

a legal and suitable location was

of Griffin's patents

right place was the

father's meaning. "Don't worry, Dad. Zelda has everything arranged. Her nephew will arrive in Rivenwood tomorrow and will reach out to Vivienne." Jasper nodded in satisfaction.

"Remember, Vivienne mentioned that Scott from the Brooks

"Yes, she has no blood ties to the Brooks family. Her mother

previously investigated Vivienne's mother, Karen, and found little information. But after Scott's

remained unclear, the details of her

right

his expression changing. "Could it be that