The Million-Dollar Heart

Gavin was fuming at Vivienne's words. Cursing her audacity, he regretted ever thinking of striking a deal with this woman. The memory of his mother's ashes turning to dust made him stand abruptly, his smile twisted as he said, "Since you're not willing to help, don't blame me for not being nice!"

"Last time, for my mother's sake, Vivienne, let's settle our scores today!"

With a gesture from Gavin, the bodyguards surrounding them were about to surge forward.

Vivienne's gaze was icy, but she showed no sign of panic.

Before anyone could move, the door of the private room was kicked open with a bang. Percival strode in with Leopold and others, "Who are you trying to settle scores with?!"

Behind him, a dozen bodyguards in black suits followed into the room, encircling Gavin and his men.

With an effortless stretch of his arm, Percival showed no regard for Gavin's crew. He pulled Vivienne behind him, his eyes filled with concern, "Are you alright?"

Vivienne pushed him gently, "Mr. Wolf, have you forgotten our training sessions together?"

"You've sparred with Percival?" Leopold peeked out from behind, not worried about Vivienne getting hurt. His Vivienne was invincible. The men Gavin had stood no chance against her. It was only Percival who was overly concerned.

Percival's face briefly stiffened, a crack appearing in his icy demeanor. Glancing at Leopold dispassionately, he said, "Our marital affairs are none of your business."

where she hadn't beaten her husband, were their own secret enjoyment. No need to

she felt no sympathy. Blinking to signal him to stay out of it, she turned back to face Gavin with Percival, "Mr. Wolf, just now, Gavin was suggesting I shouldn't

if you offended

current position. Why should Percival easily inherit the position within the Ellington family? The more he thought about it, the more jealous he became. Gavin's eyes narrowed, "I

finish, a knife whizzed past Gavin's temple! A strand of his white hair fluttered to the ground as

stunned friend back a few steps: There's a murderous aura,

not bad. Your throwing knife

lifted, his cold gaze warming for a moment as it swept over Vivienne. Then, turning back to Gavin, his expression was ice-cold again,

intimidating, making Gavin, despite being of similar age to Victoria,

saying this, as

The dozen men departed as swiftly as they had arrived. The previously crowded room was now empty again, deaving Seaton swallowing hard. His glance at Gavin, trying not

forward with difficulty. Making sure he wouldn't embarrass himself by falling, he

thought to

pondered the question Vivienne had raised. Why did Gavin become the head of the family in the first place? How

the Abernathy family's fall, the mystery remained unsolved.

we can't get through

Vivienne. How about we go after Dorian Hawthorn, and Kaitlyn's in-laws? I heard those two old fools are stil running to the

Gavin's pupils constricted. The

his mother's tombstone, Gavin's hatred surged uncontrollably. But the thought of the