The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 710

In the suburbs, at an expansive estate.

A woman in a crimson gown lounged languidly on a sofa, a glass of merlot in her hand. "Take this little toy and have a go at the people on the list. Remember, you must succeed with Karen." "But won't this spook the target?" A young man's voice crackled through the static, cautious and hesitant.

Vivienne would immediately recognize the voice.

The woman swirled her wine, half her face lost in shadows. "That's the point. Where's the fun if she doesn't notice?"

Her fingers, painted a vibrant scarlet, tapped against the glass. "If you're scared, I can always find someone else. But then, the poison inside you will remain without an antidote."

"No, no... I'll do it!" The man hastily replied, panic in his voice. "But you know I'm no match for Vivienne. Plus, there's always someone guarding Karen. I..."

"So troublesome," the woman muttered, clearly annoyed.

She wouldn't be wasting her time with this incompetent if she didn't have to conserve her resources.

Leaning forward, she set her glass down and turned to another figure cloaked in black. "You, head over to Rivenwood. Make sure you bring back a sample of Karen's DNA."

The figure before her, eyes cast down, responded with a reverent "Yes, ma'am."

Meanwhile, having sorted their basic needs, Vivienne and Percival had just arrived at the Oasis Resort, where Lucas lived.

The guard at the gate swept his gaze over them, offering a crisp salute, "Good evening, please present your identification."

Percival wasn't surprised and handed over the pre-prepared IDs, explaining to Vivienne, "Lucas, being a man of importance, always has tight security. Any outsider needs a thorough check and a pat-down." "A pat-down?" Vivienne's gaze flickered with amusement.

insisted she leave all her weapons

quipped, "Don't you have any female officers? I wouldn't want Mr. Wolf to get

eyes internally: So now I'm the jealous

Vivienne: Aren't you?

their IDs were in order, returned it and was stunned to hear

his colleague, he thought, "Does working as a guard involve being forced to watch couples show off their love?" However, looking at Vivienne's curvy

rarely frequented here, and the air itself seemed to carry

held a position in a certain secretive department, everything else was male.

Cassie, with years of service under her belt, stepped forward to search Vivienne. Finding no threats, she ushered them into the

Toynbee, Mr. Ellington and Ms. Hawthorn have

study, Lucas sat in a posture that commanded respect. His aging eyes, sharp as ever, regarded the man before him. "Have them wait in

"I'll leave you

dismissed him with a wave. "No need, sit behind the screen. It won't

Arthur hesitated but complied.

trying to limit his interaction with

shadows behind the screen, Arthur's eyes darkened with

Cassie led Percival and Vivienne into the

a crushing aura of authority. She casually followed Percival, both greeting the elder statesman in unison,

the

of varying demeanors, but none quite like Lucas. He had an air of danger about him,

a seat." Lucas

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