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.

still wondered how his

and entered, "Dad, why haven't you gone

up, walking to

little girl from the Martinez family," Yuri said, helping Jasper into the rocking chair in the yard. "The girl is teaming up with Vivienne to study the new

followed by a heavy chuckle. "Those two working together, now that's something. Alright, let them

a pause, Jasper's expression darkened. "What about CK? Any progress

brow furrowed. "If the trail's gone

kidnapping, they finally stumbled upon

was no common trafficker but an organization known

risen underground syndicate, its predecessor was

in human trafficking, unethical experiments, and organ sales were beyond the

led the charge to dismantle RST's headquarters, yet their leader,

hospitalized. When he awoke, his beloved

years, there

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 wants to

a legal and suitable

was not an issue; after all, all of Griffin's patents

right place was

nephew will arrive in Rivenwood tomorrow and will reach out

something else came to mind, "Remember, Vivienne mentioned that Scott from the Brooks family isn't her biological father,

to the Brooks family.

little information. But after Scott's

remained unclear, the details of her

dark night sky, pointing to a star right

his expression changing. "Could it