The Million-Dollar Heart

Percival's face darkened.

Vivienne picked up the note, her icy eyes narrowing slightly. "Where did you find this?"

With a sigh, Flynn replied, "When I woke up this morning, it was on my nightstand. Imogen and I saw it straight away."

Cecilia was visibly shaken. "Our security system is state-of-the-art. There were no signs of a break-in last night. How could someone have slipped a knife under our noses? It's absolutely terrifying."

After a pause, Cecilia shot a hesitant glance at Imogen. "I don't mean anything by it. I'm just curious... Any chance your ex might be lurking around Rivenwood?"

Imogen dabbed at her eyes. "Cecilia, Flynn was my first love. I never had a boyfriend before him, and few guys were interested in me. Even if there were, they're all abroad now. I have no clue what this note means."

Flynn pulled Imogen into his arms, soothing her with gentle strokes on her back. "I know it's not you. Stop crying."

Feeling a twinge of guilt, Cecilia offered her a tissue, joining Flynn in comforting her.

Vivienne handed the note to Percival.

They all knew that this note was asking for Belle.

Clearly, someone was getting impatient.

Belle, undoubtedly, was harboring secrets.

For some time now, Vivienne had kept Belle hidden in a place no one would suspect without pressing her for information.

After all, she already knew what she needed to know. Except for the information about the boss of GTO!

But Vivienne was in no rush. The guy would slip up when the time was right.

fear. Percival upgraded the Ellington family's security to the highest level, changed all the locks, and reinforced the windows and all other potential entry points. Now, not even a fly

with Cecilia and Vivienne, then joined Percival and Richard in

audacity of leaving a

was unlikely to have offended anyone. The culprit had to be one of the Ellington family's old

all good on

"Yeah," Percival responded.

a

someone's got their sights on our family. Stay vigilant,

anyone was stirring up trouble, it

meddled in Percival's affairs, Richard was aware that his grandson was involved in perilously high-stakes

knife was planted at the Ellington Mansion, Richard already discovered

he never expected the danger to invade

nodded. "Don't

Richard pressed no further.

in the living

Imogen's cheeks. The shock had hit her

was not surprising, though. Anyone who wakes to find

timid as Imogen, it

shoulder. Imogen flinched, then quickly

okay. Let me help you relax,"

gathering her waterfall-like hair to one side, allowing Vivienne to ease the tension in her

Imogen's fear, who said with gratitude,

gaze lingering on Imogen's glossy hair.

I don't cut it much. After every wash, he applies conditioner and shows me how to blow-dry it properly. It works wonders." As the mood lightened, Cecilia chuckled and said, "No wonder you cherish your hair so much. Isolde says you're always brushing it. It's taken care of so well that you don't lose

still do," Imogen confessed, stroking her hair, "but the frequent brushing makes it less noticeable." She then turned to Vivienne, concern returning to her features. "About that knife... It doesn't mean anything serious, does it? Could Percival have unknowingly crossed

Imogen with a smile, then caught sight of a tattoo on

and showed her arm generously. "The tattoo? I got it while abroad. Flynn chose the design. Though the tiger is a bit intimidating, I thought it looked cool, so I went for it." Vivienne