The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 550

Perhaps, when Karen heard those words all those years ago, she already knew there was a traitor within the Agency! But why, knowing such a brutal truth, did her mother choose the most cowardly and useless way to end it all?

Could it be that Vance was hiding details about the call?

Vivienne sank back onto the couch, looking at Vance's face, which bore a striking resemblance to Darren. "I won't work for the Vanguard Agency. You don't deserve me."

A place that harbored the killer of her mother, a place that had not made any headway against the GTO in a decade, did not deserve her!

It seemed Vance had anticipated Vivienne's response and did not press further. He pulled out his business card and placed it in front of Vivienne.

"It has my number and email. If you ever change your mind, feel free to reach out. And if you need any assistance, don't hesitate to ask. It appears I have slightly more pull than your fiancé right now, so I can certainly make things easier for you."

With that, Vance straightened his crumpled collar-wrinkled from Vivienne's earlier grasp and stood to leave.

Melissa approached, her face etched with concern as she watched Vance.

He ruffled her hair. "It's just a minor issue, don't worry."

Melissa nodded. "You go mingle with the guests. I'll check on Vivienne."

Vance did not stop her and returned to the social whirl with a glass in hand.

Melissa walked over to find Vivienne back to her composed self, the business card now tucked away without a trace.

"Vivienne, did Vance say something to upset you?" Melissa asked cautiously.

that he needed to see me." Without pressing further, Melissa pointed to Ronald, who was deep in conversation. "Over there.

need, I'll go over myself," Vivienne said, spotting the people around Ronald and lifting the corners of her

raising his glass to clink with Zachary's. Vivienne left

business did the Churchill family have with

and, noticing her first, Zachary put

at the sight of Vivienne. "When did

arrived before you, just resting over there,"

I was discussing a partnership with Uncle Zachary, but he said we should run it by you," Ronald said as they found a quiet place to

we were considering moving it to Rivenwood. It's convenient since we're both based here, and fewer

now that she was back in Rivenwood, she could closely monitor Zachary

of partnering with the Brooks

and we need a strong ally.

by birth, Vivienne

protected were few, but it was enough

it was not without reason when Zachary referred to the Brooks as

thought it was a pipe dream. But knowing it came from you, I was sure it was feasible. Vivienne, do you

chuckled. "What do you think,

handle it. The Brooks Group has been through a lot, but we are confident to take on this

Vivienne raised her glass and

Zachary's heart settled as they toasted

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