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.

upgraded the Ellington family's security to the highest level, changed

her with Cecilia and Vivienne, then joined Percival and Richard

to ponder the audacity of leaving a knife

have offended anyone. The culprit had to

all good on your end?"

"Yeah," Percival responded.

a

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 floor with his cane, signaling his point

knew all too well that if anyone was stirring up

aware that his grandson was involved in

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

expected the danger

nodded. "Don't

Richard pressed no further.

the

still stained Imogen's cheeks. The shock had

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

as Imogen,

a hand on Imogen's shoulder. Imogen flinched, then quickly apologized, "Sorry,

me help you

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

touch eased Imogen's fear, who

Imogen's glossy hair. "Your hair

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

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

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

the design. Though the tiger is a bit intimidating, I thought it looked cool, so I went for it." Vivienne studied the tattoo