The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 681

Hector took a deep breath and kept his voice steady. "Let's not jump to conclusions before we get to the bottom of this, Dracon. What's the word from the doctors?"

Dracon pinched the bridge of his nose, the worry lines on his forehead deepening. "They're playing it by ear with the treatment. No idea when Dad might come out of it. The house is in chaos, and I'm at a loss here."

"You've always been the one steering the ship at home. I'll hold down the fort here at the hospital; you head back and sort things out. Keep Dad's condition under wraps, okay? We don't want to spook the shareholders or the folks at Vanguard Agency. And get a couple more guys to watch over this place. I've got a bad feeling there might be more trouble brewing."

Hector orchestrated the plans with the finesse of an elder brother despite the fact that he wasn't.

Dracon nodded, silently taking in Hector's instructions before heading out to do as he said.

Micah, who had been listening in, couldn't help but vent to Vance, "Compared to Hector, Dracon's a piece of trash."

Vance shot Micah a look that could quell any further comments. "You always this chatty?"

Micah choked on his words. No matter how long they had worked together, he and Vance just didn't click.

After Dracon had left, Hector came over to introduce himself. "Vance, Micah, right? I'm Hector."

"Mr. Linklater, it's an honor," Vance replied, shaking Hector's hand firmly.

"Vanguard Agency will leave no stone unturned in investigating what happened to Yorick. There will be no cover-ups, rest assured."

Hector adjusted his glasses, a smile devoid of warmth tugging at his lips. "Vance, don't just fixate on Percival as the prime suspect. He has no motive to harm my father. I've heard of his reputation; my father has praised him. I suspect there's more to this story. If you need my help, just say the word."

Vance felt a glimmer of relief upon hearing this. Finally, someone talking sense.

"We'll take your suggestion to heart, Mr. Linklater. We've got business back at the agency, so we'll be off. If there's any news about Yorick, please keep us informed."

After exchanging goodbyes, Vance and Micah made to leave.

stopped Micah. "Micah, do you happen to know

taken aback, eyeing Hector as if he were up to no good. "What do

surprised. How did

laugh was light. "My father has mentioned her before.

now," Micah replied, his

about Hector didn't sit

"Understood. Thank

further ado, Micah left, leaning

hold back his curiosity, "Is

off with irritation. "What's with

awkwardly

had been driving in silence, didn't chime in. The two directors bickered like this all the time,

[They're in my car.]

the message, Vivienne was already on her way to the Vanguard Agency's detention center with a team

Caspian, who

head back for now? He'll

stood her ground. "I

he was about to kneel and beg. "Madam, it's really not possible right now. The case Percival is involved in is

impulsive, but a text message she received before Thomas's call had simply

She hadn't given it much thought initially, but

mistreated in custody, Vivienne knew that if he

this was a targeted attack. Someone was using Percival

head will be harmed. Please, turn around!" Caspian was on

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