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.

still in his arms, a reassuring hug. The child's face had turned pale with 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

and Vivienne, then joined Percival and Richard

the audacity of leaving a knife by

just returned from abroad and was unlikely to have offended anyone. The

all good on your

"Yeah," Percival responded.

a corporate

of giving back someone, and the Ellington family haven't taken anyone. It seems someone's got their sights on our family. Stay vigilant, especially you, Percival." Richard tapped the

too well that if anyone

Richard was aware that

last time a knife was planted at the Ellington Mansion, Richard already discovered

expected the danger to

"Don't worry,

Richard pressed no further.

in the living

stained Imogen's cheeks. The

not surprising, though. Anyone who wakes to find a knife looming over them

for someone as naturally timid as Imogen, it was all the

a hand on Imogen's shoulder. Imogen flinched, then quickly apologized, "Sorry, Vivienne, I'm just

Let me help you relax," Vivienne

side, allowing Vivienne to ease

fear, who said with gratitude, "Vivienne, you're

lingering on Imogen's glossy hair.

It works wonders." As the mood lightened,

turned to Vivienne, concern returning to her features. "About that knife...

Imogen with a smile, then caught

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