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.

yet you choose to work with me. Aren't you afraid

Leopold an out. That's the second reason I'm willing to gamble

Leopold took the fall, yes, but had also arranged for his survival and, in

he was not completely

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

back before the end of next week, or our deal

the door, Vance called after him, "Percival, wherever you are, whatever you do, don't forget you

through that door, he would no longer be a Vanguard Agency operative. Their

looking back, closing a chapter on his life at the Vanguard Agency. Percival's resignation sent shock waves through the Rivenwood Vanguard

to question his own existence, bombarding Leopold

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 leaving the organization they

you, I don't know! Cut it out!"

exploded into a scuffle, which Thomas and Anna quickly

"Enough!" Thomas bellowed.

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

the fuck would I know? I got the news at the same time as you did!" Thomas

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 to

leisurely at the foot of her apartment

revving her motorcycle's

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

their hair and

methodically unbuttoning his tailored suit

up by the waist with one hand, and, with a little effort,

on, Percival's sleek look was surprisingly in harmony with his

hold on tight," he said, revving the engine and

his sturdy frame, resting her head on his

moment, they were

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