The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 486

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.

said, tucking the note away and giving Isolde, who was 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.

Imogen, Flynn left her with Cecilia and Vivienne,

the audacity of leaving a knife

anyone. The culprit had to be one of the Ellington family's

good on

"Yeah," Percival responded.

it be a corporate

their sights on our family. Stay vigilant, especially you, Percival." Richard

if anyone was stirring up

affairs, Richard was aware that his grandson was involved in perilously high-stakes business not meant for the

planted at the Ellington Mansion, Richard already discovered

expected the

"Don't worry,

Richard pressed no further.

the living

cheeks. The shock

wakes to find

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

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

help you relax," Vivienne

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

eased Imogen's fear, who

on Imogen's glossy

It works wonders." As the mood lightened, Cecilia chuckled and said, "No wonder you cherish your hair so much. Isolde

turned to Vivienne, concern returning to her features. "About that knife... It doesn't mean anything serious, does it? Could

a smile, then caught sight of

Flynn chose the design. Though the

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