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

Cecilia and Vivienne, then

the audacity of leaving a knife by

had just returned from abroad and was unlikely to have offended anyone. The culprit had to be one of

on your end?"

"Yeah," Percival responded.

a corporate rival?"

"Unlikely. The note spoke 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

all too well that if anyone was stirring up trouble,

Percival's affairs, Richard was aware that his grandson was involved

the Ellington Mansion, Richard already discovered that Percival

never expected the danger to

"Don't worry,

Richard pressed no further.

in the

Imogen's cheeks. The shock

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

naturally timid as Imogen, it

shoulder. Imogen flinched, then

Let me help you

her waterfall-like hair to one side, allowing Vivienne to ease

touch eased Imogen's fear, who

smiled, her gaze lingering on Imogen's glossy hair. "Your hair is really

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 much

returning to her features. "About that knife...

a prank," Vivienne reassured Imogen with a smile,

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