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

it, she turned back to face Gavin with Percival, "Mr. Wolf, just now, Gavin was

what if you offended them?

inherit the position within the Ellington family? The more he thought about it, the more jealous he became. Gavin's eyes narrowed, "I am, after all, your elder! Is this how Richard taught you? No manners, showing no respect to your

his white hair fluttered to the ground as the knife, after flying through

back a few steps: There's a murderous aura, not safe to stay

her eyes, looked at Percival, "Mr. Wolf, not bad. Your throwing knife skills have

warming for a moment as it swept over Vivienne. Then, turning

Percival's gaze was intimidating, making Gavin, despite being of similar age to Victoria, feel an inexplicable fear, "Next time, Gavin, this

saying this, as if even

departed as swiftly as they had arrived. The previously crowded room was

man taking a step forward with difficulty. Making sure he wouldn't embarrass himself by falling, he then roared with a cold voice, "Percival!

thought to

pondered the question Vivienne had raised. Why did Gavin become

his mind. Long after the Abernathy family's fall,

"Master, we can't get through to

startled by Gavin's gaze, then whispered in Gavin's ear upon his signal, "We can't touch Vivienne. How about we go after Dorian Hawthorn, and Kaitlyn's in-laws? I heard those two old fools are

Gavin's pupils constricted. The

aside, Vivienne's father... Thinking of the big hole behind his mother's tombstone, Gavin's hatred surged uncontrollably. But the thought of the