The Million-Dollar Heart

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"Sir, would you mind sharing the story with us in more detail?" Vivienne inquired.

The old man nodded, "Of course. That year left a deep impression on us. Elliot was the beacon of hope for our entire family. Even our distant relatives had high hopes for him. After all, for a low-income family like ours, having a kid in high school was already a big deal.

Elliot's grades, though, were average at best. He was not exactly a standout student and didn't have many friends. He was a bit of a loner.

But ever since the kidnapping, it was as if he had become a different person. He was much more outgoing. Even got scolded by me for dating a girl from school. Truth be told, I thought the boy who came back was a lot better off. A young man shouldn't be so withdrawn."

Vivienne exchanged a glance with Percival.

Most people would be crushed by such traumatic memories and not emerge more cheerful and sociable.

How could this Elliot have possibly transformed so positively?

The father continued, "Elliot didn't let us down, though. He got into Elite University, and after graduating, he went abroad for further studies."

At the mention of going abroad, the silent mother let out a stifled sob, tears streaming down her face.

Vivienne silently passed her a tissue, "Did something happen?"

The man sighed, his expression growing somber. "We were originally against the idea of him going abroad, but Elliot was determined. He worked his way through, not needing a dime from us. Reluctantly, his mother and I agreed. But once he left, he never returned."

began to cry louder. "If I had known I'd never see my boy again, I

happened to Elliot overseas?" Percival

and work, consistently earning scholarships. But he rarely contacted us; communication was difficult back then,

back. We thought about moving abroad to be with him

hands. "My poor son... I didn't even get

only offer her condolences for the woman's

did not realize that her son

raised was the enemy

be too much to ask to

kidnapping, and even fewer from his years abroad, less than ten in total, but they're all here," the father said as he handed over the photo album to Percival. Percival flipped through the album, noticing pictures of Elliot in graduation robes, on casual outings, and working

a picture of a simple life, mostly

did Elliot study

father replied. Percival's hands paused as he turned the pages,

one of Elliot's photos, was

of the matter was

used the art of disguise to hide in Elliot's home, taking his place and living on before using his time abroad to continue his sinister deeds. During his

what we need. Someone will be by shortly to

Thank you for remembering our son," the father said, bowing to Vivienne and Percival, his eyes glistening with tears. Percival and Vivienne offered a comforting smile

were quickly delivered to

Flynn's face on the printout, Percival's fingertips tensed

asked, "Do you want me

anything. We'd be better off figuring out

high school student, let alone blend in and eventually study abroad." Vivienne had a hunch that the secrets F-Poison carried were tied

it was Karen. "Come to the hospital. Your undercover girl has woken

Quincy!