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.

Aren't you afraid I

I'm

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

not

you've made up your mind, I'll submit your

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

as he reached the door, Vance called after him, "Percival, wherever you are, whatever you do, don't forget you were once an outstanding operative of

longer be a Vanguard Agency

Agency. Percival's resignation sent shock waves through the Rivenwood Vanguard Agency main office. Everyone

Soren, who seemed to question his

don't know why he quit?" Soren's eyes were red with disbelief. Equally blindsided,

don't know! Cut it out!" Leopold snapped, pushing

pent-up frustrations exploded into a scuffle, which Thomas and Anna quickly broke

"Enough!" Thomas bellowed.

his anger on Thomas. "And you?

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

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

to Vivienne's place, arriving leisurely at

had been waiting, revving her motorcycle's engine

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

night breeze tousled their

suit jacket and tossing it

with one hand, and, with a little effort, placed her on the

Percival's sleek look was surprisingly in harmony with

tight," he said, revving the engine and fixing his gaze on the road

sturdy frame, resting her head on his

they were

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