The Million-Dollar Heart

Leopold was buzzing with excitement.

The high-tech gadgets at Vanguard Agency weren't typically available for public use.

Guarded by a dedicated team, even the interrogation equipment was off-limits to field agents like him.

If it weren't for the recent crackdown by the War God within the agency, which had somewhat loosened the reins on such devices, he wouldn't have had a chance to borrow it.

Vivienne commanded, "Scan her."

With a tilt of her chin, she gestured toward Ramona. A playful smirk finally danced on her lips. "Ms. Grimshaw claims I shoved her. She should have my fingerprints on her, right? Take a look for me, will you?" "What are you doing to me?" Ramona's expression twisted in fear the moment she heard "fingerprint scanner."

Luckily, she was looking down, hiding her face from the crowd.

But as Leopold strode over to her, she could no longer maintain her composure. "Don't touch me! Please, someone, help! Keep them away from me!"

Vivienne smiled thinly. "What are you afraid of? That they'll find others' fingerprints on you but none of mine?"

Kala raised an eyebrow, curiosity piqued. "Vivienne, do you know something we don't?"

How else could Leopold just happen to bring the scanner today?

Vivienne didn't answer her immediately. Instead, she addressed everyone present. "Why not check your phones? Ms. Grimshaw has been seen with a different man every night for months-from entertainment moguls to hotshot directors, all guests behind her curtain."

"That's slander!" Ramona burst forth, tears streaking her face. “Ms. Hawthorne, you may dislike me, but you can't just toy with my reputation like this!"

She had been standing close to Jackson, which had prevented Leopold from making his move.

stepped in front of her. With a ping, the scanner

Percival. "Percival, hold this, will you? If it breaks, I can't report back, and War God will have my hide." Percival, his

out his phone, which connected to the scanner via Bluetooth. The beauty of this

simple swipe with the scanner, and it would immediately search for matches

"Ms. Grimshaw, you've been quite busy today, haven't you? The CEO of Fun Entertainment Co., a well-known director-hey, even

really

had some nifty gear but had no idea it was this sophisticated. As she watched Ramona's complexion sour,

at the screen and saw a plethora of names, both familiar and

Good heavens!

So many people!

stopped

everyone else

the word "scandal"

had its own rules-the fewer words, the

bombarded with photos and videos of Ramona entering hotels with different

shots... it seems she's had a steady stream of company these past

Who knew such a pure-looking flower was actually

and disgusted glances landed on

like needles piercing her skin-painful and uncomfortable. She could guess what the photos online looked like, but she hadn't

don't cross!" Her delicate hands clenched into fists, her voice squeezed

didn't escape Vivienne

remember, your file said your parents

we're both done for!" Jackson scanned the online content at lightning speed, stepping

a bucket of ice-cold water dumped