The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 588

Percival presented his ID to the guard, who scanned it and did a visible double-take. A newfound respect tinged with puzzlement washed over his face as he looked up at Percival again.

"Deputy Director, please come inside." The guard swung the wrought-iron gate open, watching as Percival strode through.

Vivienne glanced back, slightly taken aback that even the gatekeeper seemed deeply enmeshed with the Vanguard Agency.

And more so, he recognized Percival's rank.

Once inside the estate, it was a further ten-minute drive before Percival parked the car.

Stepping out alongside Percival, Vivienne was met with two individuals approaching, each holding a sleek, black satchel that housed the latest model of detection devices - the one Griffin had invented. These devices had not even hit the market yet, and here, the Linklater security team each had one in hand.

"Apologies, but we'll need to collect all electronic devices, including cell phones and cameras."

Percival nonchalantly tossed his phone, wallet, and even his wristwatch into one of the satchels. Spreading his arms, he allowed the security personnel to sweep their detectors over him.

Vivienne followed suit, her watch joining Percival's belongings in the bag.

After the check, Percival took Vivienne's hand, and, led by one of the guards, they finally entered the main hall of the Linklater estate.

Navigating through the corridors, Vivienne glimpsed a grand staircase leading up to the Linklaters' living quarters.

She sighed silently.

The security measures were nearly as stringent as airport checks, minus the conveyor belt and x-ray machine.

Percival squeezed her hand and whispered, audible only to the two of them, "Yorick's got his rules, but he's nice. No need to worry. Not the boogeyman type." Vivienne chuckled, "Good to hear he's not the boogeyman, or we'd be surrounded by them."

With a shared smile, they continued into the Linklater residence.

came out to greet them was

"Vivienne, it's you two."

It was Diana.

eyed Diana with surprise, not expecting to find

her, "Dracon, let me introduce you. This is my father's goddaughter, Vivienne Hawthorn, and her fiancé, Percival Ellington. Vivienne, Dracon Linklater and I were college buddies.

were

College buddies, especially mentioned.

Jasper intended for Diana to forge a bond with

also apparent that Jasper and Yorick

hand. "You must be Percival

gaze dropped, sensing, perhaps mistakenly, that Dracon

Diana's introduction, courtesy dictated that Dracon should at least acknowledge her presence, yet he bypassed her to

could not help but inwardly sigh at the prospect of yet another

today, and I apologize for any inconvenience. Is he available?" Percival's

Yorick and, by extension, treated his family with

a good time. My father's not feeling well," Dracon

furrowed with concern.

the parlor, never once glancing at Vivienne.

doctors say about Yorick's illness?"

didn't say much, but the implication is that my father might be bedridden from here on out. The injuries

wanted to get involved, but seeing Percival's distress, she was willing

medical knowledge. If it's okay with you, I'd like to have a look at Yorick. Maybe I

her surprise, Dracon's gaze hardened as he surveyed her, "You? Specter Healer? Such a young lady making such bold

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