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

entered, "Dad, why

sleep." Jasper put away the photograph and stood up, walking to the

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

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

darkened. "What about CK? Any

Jasper's brow furrowed. "If the trail's gone cold,

Natalia's kidnapping, they finally stumbled upon a

thief was no common trafficker but an organization known as

syndicate,

in human trafficking, unethical experiments, and organ sales

headquarters, yet their

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

many years,

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. It won't be easy to deal with." Jasper looked down, contemplative.

and

of Griffin's patents were state-owned, and

right place

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

something else came to mind, "Remember, Vivienne mentioned that Scott from the

blood ties to the

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

unclear, the details of her involvement

a star right in the middle, "See that Parent-Child Star? It's drawing

it be that Sasha has