The Million-Dollar Heart

Alyssa had managed to keep her cool since Brianna walked in, but Brianna's final words shattered her composure. Hate flared in her eyes, and she clenched her fists so tightly that her nails broke the skin, yet she felt nothing. "It's all because of Sasha and Vivienne. They've made me a laughingstock, tarnished my image in Arthur's eyes. He was so cold to me in front of everyone."

Brianna patted Alyssa on the shoulder, her tone probing, "So, Alyssa, what's your next move?"

Alyssa sighed heavily, her voice softening, "Granddad warned me to behave, to avoid causing another scandal that would disgrace the Wright family... or else..."

"Look, Alyssa, Granddad just doesn't want another scandal. Just make sure your plans are foolproof, and he won't have a reason to come after you," Brianna advised.

Alyssa pondered for a moment, her gaze dark and indecisive, "Why don't you just spell out why you're here?"

Brianna couldn't hide her true intentions any longer, her face a mix of genuine and feigned sorrow, "Alyssa, I ran into Vivienne, and, believe it or not, I found myself in a similar mess. Those two, mother and daughter, they really know how to pick their targets."

Alyssa's brows knitted together, her posture straightening as she dragged her feet, causing her ankle bracelet to chime, "Vivienne dares to cross you because she's Arthur's daughter."

Brianna, anxious, urged, "Then why not win Arthur back? Once he marries Sasha, you'll have lost him for good!"

her lip, fully aware of Brianna's intentions,

clear they shared the same goal, yet Brianna seemed only interested in pushing Alyssa to act, a fact

then, we'll plot once

nodded solemnly, signaling Brianna to

The Linklater Estate.

had been out late, finalizing details for their new home.Percival insisted on being involved in setting up their home, believing it was important for them

at the Linklater Estate's doorstep and

can be quite the character; don't take her words to heart.

Vivienne, especially since she had been out all day, possibly avoiding coming home. He was so worried he was about to send people out

from Yorick, the other family members didn't matter much. She craved the family connection she

for Arthur and the rest of the Linklater family, she wasn't

his perceived lack of importance to Vivienne, he didn't know her true feelings. He reassured her, "Hailey is

Yorick's stance, gently suggested, "Grandpa, you should rest. Staying up late isn't good for

concern warmed Yorick's heart, making him feel cherished in the cold winter of his life, "Having a granddaughter really is different," Yorick mused, reflecting on his loneliness and the stark difference between his sons and Vivienne's