The Million-Dollar Heart

They stepped out of the study, and the living room on both floors was devoid of Vivienne and her entourage.

As they left, they weren't even graced with a goodbye from the butler.

Not a single servant was there to see them off, and the pair left the house with stone-cold expressions on their faces.

As they reached the yard, they were confronted by a man whose presence was as imposing as Thor himself, an aura of intimidation that made others shrink in fear.

Victoria's eyes widened at the sight of him. Before Harrison could notice her recognition, she quickly feigned confusion and even turned to ask Harrison, "Who is that guy? He's so full of himself. Haven't I seen him on TV or something?"

Arthur was approaching from the distance. His image sharpened in Harrison's eyes, who suddenly murmured in shock, "War God?"

A figure idolized by the younger generation in Veridia.

Harrison, in his youth, had fantasized about the glory of the battlefield, and thus remembered Arthur's name and face with striking clarity. He had even taken pride in having laid eyes on the War God himself. But those days of youthful folly had faded as he matured into adulthood.

Yet, what was the War God doing at the Ellington estate? Did he know Richard?!

"War God?!" Victoria exclaimed in feigned surprise.

Her shrill voice caused Arthur, who was briskly passing by, to halt and focus his gaze on the duo.

His piercing stare softened when it landed on Victoria and then shifted back to Harrison. "Is Percival around?"

There was a momentary hitch in Harrison's breath. "War God, you're here to see Percival?"

was it envy?-crossed Harrison's eyes. After a brief pause, he said, "Mr. Ellington is indeed here, but he might not have the time to

Hawthorn is preoccupied with preparing for a court case

clear: even the revered War God

as he turned on his heel, seeming to put his own concerns aside, now intrigued by

walk from the study to the front entrance, Harrison had regained his usual composed demeanor. He nodded politely at Arthur before explaining, "Ms. Hawthorn stubbornly believes I'm guilty, swayed

the lawsuit, not

Victoria remained silent.

other tricks did Harrison have up

awkward smile, not

Vivienne and

feigning anger, "Enough! The trial is the day after tomorrow, and we need to get back to prepare our case! That Vivienne, the traitor! My mother is Percival's aunt, and

had just added another mark against Vivienne in

for doting so excessively

in Arthur's expression, his eyes glinting with calculation. "Perhaps, War God, you

tarnish Percival's image in Arthur's eyes. As long as that couple suffered, it would ease some of the weight on

At an upscale café.

draped it over the chair. "I heard

features betraying no emotion. Cradling his cup, he looked at the coffee and replied in a calm voice, "It's not convenient to discuss matters

Winnie again?

in

War God was a paragon of virtue, shunning the company of women, yet here he was, persistently bringing up Winnie and intent on finding her. "Vivienne has never heard the name Winnie at home, and neither has

pause, Percival probed nonchalantly, "May I ask, what is Miss Winnie to the War God? Perhaps I

dismissively, "I've already checked there. No leads