The Million-Dollar Heart

On the other side of the island, Holly noticed a man walking towards her with a steady pace.

Squinting her eyes, Vivienne recognized him immediately. It was Arthur.

Holly, with a hint of respect in her voice, looked down and called out, "Boss!"

Arthur's expression turned stern, his voice slightly cold, "You've been followed. Check your six."

Holly's gaze sharpened, and she quickly turned in the indicated direction, ready to confront the follower.

Percival swiftly pulled Vivienne aside, just as Holly realized her mistake. With a sigh of resignation, she stopped her aggressive stance and shook her head. Looking towards Arthur, who shook his head with a wry smile, he gestured for them to come over.

Holly advanced, with Percival and Vivienne following closely. Arthur gave Percival a sharp look but then turned to his daughter with a face full of pride.

Holly smiled lightly, "Who would've thought you'd follow me here? Impressive."

a laugh, "Aunt Holly, you're quite the

remained silent for a moment before looking at Holly, "Aren't you

understanding Percival's question, turned

"Holly, just tell them. Their mission is aligned with

"I had to get close to Gavin Abernathy, pretend to fall in love with him,

narrowed in shock, a reaction likely shared

face remained impassive, his

tinged with pain, "Gavin was cautious and sly. Despite my best efforts, I couldn't gain his complete trust until I... I had to sacrifice my

go unnoticed. When we learned

chose this path. It was my decision for the mission, and I accept the consequences." Percival, pained by

dead. Percival and I

gratitude, "Vivienne, Percival, meeting you was my second chance. There wouldn't be a 'me' without

turned to Arthur, her tone cooler, "So, after all our efforts in court, you were planning to snatch

his daughter's anger on behalf of Holly, explained, "We've been on this case for years, waiting for the moment to strike against a threat to national security." "Tracing faint leads, we discovered Gavin was part of a larger plot. Holly was sent undercover to gain his trust and