The Million-Dollar Heart

Kenneth swallowed hard, quickening his pace to catch up with Percival.

"Bro, what the heck is going on? Isn't our home security top-notch? How could someone leave this on our doorstep? Should I tell Grandpa?"

Percival suddenly stopped in his tracks, causing Kenneth to crash into his broad shoulders. His nose stung, and tears streamed down his face without warning. Rubbing his nose, Kenneth muttered, "Bro, what was that for?"

"Aren't you supposed to be at practice today?" Percival asked, his tone indifferent.

"Aw, crap!" Kenneth nearly forgot. Reminded by Percival, he hurriedly changed into his gear, grabbed his backpack, and dashed off.

Finally, Percival had some peace and quiet. He sat back on his bed, contemplating the gorgeous weather outside. It would be a shame not to go out and enjoy it. [Vivienne, let's go out on a date!] He texted.

Vivienne had just woken up. Seeing the message on her phone, she chuckled and replied, [Suspended and still in the mood for fun?]

[Yeah, a rare break from the grind.]

Stretching lazily, Vivienne sat up, about to agree, when another message came through.

It was a top-secret code.

Her fingers flew over the screen, deciphering the message. It was Quincy!

After all her time undercover at GTO, this was her first direct communication.

[The boss is back; orders are to hit the Miller family!]

Vivienne narrowed her eyes. GTO had set their sights on the Miller family?

Or did they think the Millers were holding Belle?

The Miller family had always been under the protection of the Nine Mystics Society. It was not surprising that GTO had caught wind of them. They did not deserve to have lasted this long if they could not even sniff out that much.

But that was all they would find.

Wolf, it looks like our date is off.] Vivienne texted

sighed and replied, [Alright, then it's an adventure we'll

the guys nearby, and

aimed to find Belle through the Miller family, Aaron would be the first target. He was the Millers'

the most effective, most swift

University, Anna got Vivienne's

up," Anna said, her hair neatly tied in a ponytail,

moment to recognize Anna, the most inconspicuous girl in class, the one who had ridden in

Aaron could respond, some guys nearby started to tease, "This is the first time I've heard that mu... Anna talk to anyone. You're a

student meant to say she was as quiet as a mute but thought better of it and corrected

them

a stern look. Owing to

with Vivienne, but she always disappeared after class, as if she did not exist. He had nearly forgotten about her.

the knowing

cafe at Elite University, an open library space, was more conducive to discussion

"Is this okay

I'll follow your lead, and we'll nail this group project." Her main

her thick-framed glasses, scanning

he pretended to

slightly, neither confirming

was enough for

"What

Vivienne since their last encounter, and his messages had been met

to approach

the book on the table, saying, "She wants you to focus on your studies!" Why did he have to talk

world. If there's a

clenched her

closed his mouth, realizing he had

help but get worked up. His excitement

project when suddenly, a shadow fell across the window in front