The Million-Dollar Heart

Karen's identity was shrouded in the utmost secrecy; only the highest echelons within the hospital were privy to her details. The nurses and doctors, not privy to such clearance, only knew that Percival had brought in a VIP patient who was also a knockout beauty.

Aaron couldn't bear to listen to the idle gossip any longer. "Have you lost your minds? What's there to admire about someone who's playing the field?"

His sudden outburst startled the two young nurses, who scurried out of the elevator.

Alone in the lift, Aaron fumed over Percival's audacity. How could he let Vivienne wait on his old flame like that? Sick! Despicable! Some people just shouldn't exist!

Upon exiting the elevator, Aaron used his access card to make his way to the penthouse floor. When he encountered the security guard, he flashed the Nine Mystics Society's token.

As a member of the Nine Mystics Society, the guard recognized the emblem of authority and allowed Aaron to pass without question.

"Master Aaron, the young master is not in. Please wait here," one of Percival's men said, assuming Aaron was there to see Vivienne.

Aaron pocketed his token. "It's fine. Don't bother about me. I'm just looking around. No need to tell Vivienne I was here; I don't want to disturb her."

"Understood."

After giving his instructions, Aaron approached the hospital room.

Peering through the glass, Aaron saw Percival tenderly wiping the brow of the woman on the bed with an utterly uncharacteristic gentleness.

So tender, it couldn't possibly be Percival!

No mistake about it: this woman was Percival's first love!

"Percival, you sleaze, one wasn't enough for you, huh? Alright, just you wait!" Aaron cursed inwardly.

He was about to burst in but held himself back. He had to wake Vivienne up first; he couldn't let her be manipulated by this cad any longer! With that thought, he turned and left.

Just as Aaron stepped into the elevator, Vivienne emerged from her office, catching only a glimpse of a retreating figure.

didn't look for me?" She

it and entered the ward. "How's it

wiped his brow. "Vivienne, I

She took the washcloth Percival had been using, only to find he had only

mom's soul off her face," Vivienne said,

corner, couldn't stand it any longer. "Let me take over. You didn't even wring

we're both not cut out for

for Karen was

out of the hospital, running straight into

it feels off.

spotted the obvious GTO

did you

"I found it in Percival's nightstand. At first, I thought it was Vivienne, but on closer inspection, it's not. I knew my brother wouldn't be so kind

had already constructed a novel's

Tsk, tsk, tsk. She hadn't expected her offhand

was fixated on the GTO

was part

purpose in coming back

to get

she couldn't be allowed

Aaron turned

where are

going to tell

betraying me? I still want to stay in good standing with

means. If it were Percival, he'd just click his fingers, and the problem would be gone. Why

struck a chord with

there, contemplating. "Right, I