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.

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. Now, not even a fly could

with Cecilia and Vivienne, then joined Percival and Richard in the

the audacity of

was unlikely to have offended anyone.

on your

"Yeah," Percival responded.

it be a corporate rival?" Flynn

their sights on our family. Stay vigilant, especially you, Percival." Richard tapped the floor with

well that if anyone was stirring

aware that his grandson was involved

time a knife was planted at the Ellington

he never expected the

nodded. "Don't

Richard pressed no further.

in the

stained Imogen's cheeks. The shock

Anyone who wakes to find a knife looming over them would

timid as

Imogen flinched, then quickly apologized, "Sorry, Vivienne,

help you

allowing Vivienne to ease

fear, who said with

her gaze lingering on Imogen's glossy hair.

blushed and confessed, "Flynn takes care of it for me. 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

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

a prank," Vivienne reassured Imogen with a smile, then caught sight of a tattoo on her

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