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.

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

out. That's the second reason I'm

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

not completely heartless

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

the end of next week, or our deal is off,"

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

he would no longer be

Percival's resignation sent shock waves through the Rivenwood Vanguard Agency main office. Everyone was in disbelief-how could their

his own existence, bombarding Leopold

you his brother-in-arms? You grew up together, and you don't know why he quit?" Soren's eyes were red with disbelief. Equally blindsided, Leopold could not fathom Percival

told you, I don't know! Cut it out!" Leopold snapped, pushing Soren

into a scuffle,

"Enough!" Thomas bellowed.

his anger on Thomas. "And you? As his assistant, you must

at the

kicked the three men. "Will you guys stop? As the team leader and commander, shouldn't you be calming your teams down? Have you forgotten what the deputy director told us?" The three finally regained their composure, with Thomas taking the lead

leisurely

revving her motorcycle's engine as Percival's car

She called

night breeze tousled their hair and

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

her up by the waist with one hand, and, with a

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

said, revving the engine and fixing his gaze on the road

her arms around his sturdy frame, resting her head on his shoulder. "Mr. Wolf,

moment, they were truly side by

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