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

knocked and entered, "Dad, why haven't

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

that 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

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

Jasper's expression darkened. "What about CK? Any progress on that

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 Perez family had

they

common trafficker but an

a newly risen underground syndicate, its predecessor was the infamous

trafficking, unethical experiments, and organ sales were

to dismantle RST's headquarters, yet their leader, code named F-Poison, managed

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

years, there had been

for 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.

a legal and suitable location was

Griffin's patents

the right

everything arranged. Her nephew will arrive in Rivenwood tomorrow and will reach out

mentioned that Scott from the Brooks family

paused, puzzled 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 be with

mother, Karen, and found little information. But after Scott's arrest, some things became

details of her involvement with Scott

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

looked up, his expression changing. "Could it be