The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 586

Percival grinned with a hint of mischief. "Looking to delve into the secrets of the ancient warrior lineages, are you? Well, I'm your guy. I'll be your greatest asset." Vance placed the business card on the table, his finger tapping over the name Mr. Percy, and asked with a serious tone, "So, you trust me now?"

Doubts about his alleged betrayal of the Vanguard Agency had always gnawed at him.

He did harbor ulterior motives, sure, but staining his hands with betrayal? That was a line he would not cross.

Percival's lips curved slightly. "Your obsession is solely with the ancient warrior lineages."

Vance fell silent, mulling over his options.

An alliance with Percival could indeed clear the fog shrouding the mysteries of the ancient warrior lineages.

But trust was not on the table, and their partnership was fraught with peril.

Now, cut off from the Agency's mainframe, he was blind to the secrets he sought. He needed an external ally.

"Why help me?" Vance finally asked.

Percival lowered his gaze briefly, then met Vance's eyes. "Your fixation with the ancient warrior lineages runs deep. I'd rather assist you now than risk others exploiting you later." The insinuation stung Vance like a slap across the face.

"So, you and Vivienne still suspect I might betray the Agency!"

Percival did not deny it. "In my eyes, you were never the saint."

Vance was momentarily lost for words.

Indeed, in his pursuit of the truth behind the ancient warrior lineages, he had strayed from his initial path.

Conscience had become a distant echo, fading with time.

with me. Aren't you afraid I might double-cross you?"

That's the second reason I'm willing

ensured Leopold took the fall, yes, but had also arranged for

not completely

"Fine. Since you've made up your mind, I'll submit your

of next week, or our deal is off," Percival demanded, standing

whatever you do, don't forget you were once an outstanding operative of the Vanguard Agency!" A twinge of

would no longer be a Vanguard Agency operative. Their ties would be severed

sent shock waves through the Rivenwood Vanguard

who seemed to question his

together, and you don't know why he quit?" Soren's eyes were red with disbelief. Equally blindsided, Leopold could not fathom

you, I don't know! Cut it

pent-up frustrations exploded into a scuffle, which Thomas

"Enough!" Thomas bellowed.

Thomas. "And you? As his assistant, you

got the news at the same time as you did!" Thomas retorted, equally

Have you forgotten what the deputy director told us?"

drove to Vivienne's place, arriving leisurely at the foot

motorcycle's engine

unemployed, hop on! Let's catch the wind!" She called out, her voice cutting through

their hair and stirred

suit jacket and tossing it over the hood like yesterday's

waist with one hand, and, with a

on, Percival's sleek look was surprisingly in harmony with his biker attire-a

tight," he said, revving the engine and fixing his

around his sturdy frame, resting her head on his shoulder.

they were

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