The Million-Dollar Heart

Ethan's elder brother, Asher Grimshaw, stood next in line to inherit the Grimshaw family's legacy as the patriarch.

Ethan seemed to be immersed in the world of medicine, but in truth, he was running errands for their aunt in the family business.

Together, they were consumed with the quest for an elixir of eternal youth.

It was likely no coincidence that Samantha had met Ethan; it reeked of the Grimshaws' machinations.

But this suited her just fine. She had grown weary of simple emotional entanglements; in this world, the strongest bonds were those forged by mutual benefit.

Pausing, she smirked and said, "You don't expect me to help you research the elixir of eternal youth, do you?"

Her question sounded more like a statement.

Ms. Grimshaw chuckled softly, not denying it. "Have you considered it?"

Her icy gaze slid toward Ethan. "After all, my dear nephew has done so much for you. And the outside world is not so kind."

Samantha knew she referred to Vivienne and Percival's crowd, along with the Vanguard Agency.

After a recent clash, GTO was scattered, and without the support of the Grimshaw family, Samantha knew she'd be a sitting duck if she dared show her face.

Ms. Grimshaw was not merely suggesting; she was cornering Samantha into an agreement.

With a coy smile, Samantha straightened her dress and sat up. "Well, when you put it that way, I can hardly refuse such generous hospitality. We've been collaborators for so long; what's one more day?"

It was true that they had been collaborators. After all, Ethan's resources had always been at her disposal.

on being a master of timing. "Moreover,

Arthur took a sip from his cup. "Cut to

that the item has been

frowned, "She refuses

her usual routes home, even to the hospital. I'm always one

"I've

Arthur listened, the tighter his brow furrowed. "You want me to intervene? That's out of the question;

"But..."

solution soon, she feared for her mother's

plan, she would have already thrown herself at Percival's mercy. She didn't believe that

go to Richard directly;

Wasn't it you who told me to keep a low profile and avoid contact with

leaving behind a cryptic, "The

retreating figure, mumbling, "What time is right? Why is the War God so

Meanwhile, at Kaitlyn's villa.

about to

wasn't surprised by what Kaitlyn was

with an embarrassed smile, "Maybe you should just give the item back to me. I'm scared she'll

we'll truly be out of options. As long as I have it, Victoria will have to wait. I'm busy lately and can't deal with her, but I'll talk to her in a

troubles with Victoria. "But what if Victoria Abernathy doesn't want

patient type. Otherwise, their family wouldn't have

reassured her with a confident glance that always seemed to

conversation,

causing chaos everywhere. Although they were just small fry who had been hiding in the wilderness, their abilities were not to be underestimated. Vivienne and Percival were stretched thin, dealing with