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.

a master of timing. "Moreover, any resources I still command will

the aroma of coffee filled the air as Arthur took a sip from his cup.

looked up hesitantly. "Kaitlyn said that the item has

again?" Arthur frowned, "She

even to the hospital. I'm always one step

frustration. "I've run out of options,

"You want me to intervene? That's out of the

"But..."

find a solution soon, she feared

it weren't for this plan, she would have already thrown herself at Percival's mercy. She didn't believe that Richard Ellington could stand

"Just go to Richard directly; he'll help

told me to keep a low profile and avoid contact with the Ellingtons? And now

behind a cryptic, "The time is right," before

retreating figure, mumbling, "What time is right?

Meanwhile, at Kaitlyn's villa.

was about to leave when Kaitlyn hesitated, "Vivienne, about

Vivienne wasn't surprised by what Kaitlyn

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

have it, Victoria will have to wait. I'm busy lately and can't deal with her,

was concerned, remembering her own troubles with Victoria. "But what if Victoria

the patient type. Otherwise, their family wouldn't have ended up that way before

glance that always seemed

conversation, Vivienne left Kaitlyn's

chaos everywhere. Although they were just small fry who had been hiding in the wilderness, their abilities were