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.

he still

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

put away the photograph and stood 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 we've been

Jasper's eyes, followed by a heavy chuckle. "Those two working together, now

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

arrest, the trail went cold." Jasper's brow furrowed. "If the trail's gone cold, find a new one. If we can't find

kidnapping, they finally stumbled upon a

common trafficker

a newly risen underground syndicate, its

unethical experiments,

charge to dismantle RST's headquarters, yet their leader, code named

When he awoke, his beloved youngest daughter had vanished. He was

years, there

RST ever was and is an expert at legalizing its deeds. It won't be easy to deal with." Jasper looked

legal and suitable

legality was not an issue; after all, all of Griffin's patents were state-owned, and this new

the right place

worry, Dad. Zelda has everything arranged. Her nephew will arrive in Rivenwood tomorrow and will reach out to Vivienne." Jasper nodded in satisfaction.

mind, "Remember, Vivienne mentioned that Scott from the Brooks family isn't her

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

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

remained unclear, the details of her

night sky, pointing to a star right in

his expression changing. "Could it be