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.

out to greet them

"Vivienne, it's you two."

It was Diana.

eyed Diana with surprise, not

to the man behind 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. We're here visiting Yorick today. Your grandfather even specially mentioned I spend some extra time with

were

College buddies, especially mentioned.

it be that Jasper intended for Diana to forge a

also apparent that Jasper and Yorick were old

shaking Percival's hand. "You must be Percival

gaze dropped, sensing, perhaps mistakenly, that Dracon was

dictated that Dracon should at least acknowledge her presence, yet he bypassed

could not help but inwardly sigh at the prospect of yet

Yorick today, and I apologize for any inconvenience. Is he available?" Percival's tone was polite but firm, emphasizing

respected Yorick and, by extension, treated

is, but it's not a good time. My father's not feeling well," Dracon said

with concern. "What's wrong

days back," Dracon replied, leading Percival towards the parlor, never once glancing at Vivienne. Diana followed Dracon closely, and though they did not speak, their movements were in sync,

doctors say about Yorick's

my father might be bedridden from here on out. The injuries from his youth are catching up to him." The concern on Percival's face was as

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

to have a look at Yorick. Maybe I can help," Vivienne said, her

surveyed her, "You? Specter Healer?

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