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?"

Harrison's eyes. After a brief pause, he said, "Mr.

"Ms. Hawthorn is

War God should step aside in the

heel, seeming to put his own concerns

entrance, Harrison had regained his usual composed demeanor. He nodded politely at Arthur before explaining, "Ms. Hawthorn stubbornly believes I'm guilty, swayed by slander. She's convinced I'm a murderer and is determined to sue on behalf of that woman, all because of some

to drop the lawsuit, not to be misled by deceit. But she wouldn't listen and even turned Victoria and me away, right,

Victoria remained silent.

did Harrison have up

smile, not taking up the

and couldn't

need to get back to prepare our case!

didn't notice the shift in Arthur's expression, nor did she realize that her actions had just added another mark against Vivienne in Arthur's mental

Ellington family been cursed for doting so excessively on such a

change in Arthur's expression, his eyes glinting with calculation. "Perhaps, War God, you might try your luck inside.

what relationship he had with Percival?! His goal was to 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.

the chair. "I heard the War God visited my

the coffee and replied in a calm voice, "It's not convenient to discuss matters at home.

Winnie again?

flickered in Percival's cool

women, yet here he was, persistently bringing up Winnie and intent on finding her. "Vivienne has never heard the name

"May I ask, what is Miss

need." Arthur gestured dismissively, "I've already checked there. No