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

"Dad, why

and stood up,

family," Yuri said, helping Jasper into the rocking chair in the yard. "The girl is teaming up with Vivienne

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

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

of the Ellington family, but after her arrest, the trail went cold." Jasper's brow furrowed. "If the trail's gone cold, find a

and Natalia's kidnapping, they finally

child thief was no common trafficker but an organization

a newly risen underground syndicate, its

trafficking, unethical experiments, and

to dismantle RST's headquarters, yet their leader,

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

many years,

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 wants to work on that new explosive, is there a

and suitable location was

after all, all of Griffin's

the right place was

everything arranged. Her nephew will arrive in Rivenwood

"Remember, Vivienne mentioned that

no blood ties to the Brooks family. Her mother seems to have had some

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

unclear, the details of her involvement with Scott were

star right in the middle, "See

up, his expression changing. "Could it be that