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 haven't you gone to

up, walking to

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 type of explosive

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

darkened. "What about CK? Any progress on that

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

and Natalia's kidnapping, they finally stumbled

thief was no common trafficker but

a newly risen underground syndicate, its predecessor was the infamous

dealings in human trafficking, unethical experiments, and organ

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

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

for so many years,

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 place for her?" Explosives research was no trivial matter. One false move and disaster

legal and suitable

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

right place

course, grasped his father's meaning. "Don't worry, Dad. Zelda has everything arranged. Her nephew will arrive in Rivenwood tomorrow and will reach out

mentioned that Scott from

blood ties to the Brooks family. Her mother seems to have had some reason to

and found little information. But

unclear, the details of her involvement with

the dark night sky, pointing to a star right in the middle, "See that Parent-Child

"Could it be that Sasha has