The Million-Dollar Heart

Vivienne Hawthorn rolled her eyes in sheer disbelief.

Seriously? This intelligence level?

And he dreams of taking over the Linklater estate?

Forget it, engaging with such low IQ would only dumb her down!

She didn't bother with Dracon Linklater, instead, she turned to Yorick, "Grandpa! Given he hasn't committed any serious crime against the state, the higher-ups have decided it's your call!"

Yorick was momentarily taken aback, somewhat surprised.

Vivienne just smiled, saying nothing.

The reason Dracon was handed over to Yorick was all thanks to her and Percival Ellington's early discussions with the authorities. The Linklater family had produced a War Hero, former Vanguard Agency head Yorick, now head of the security bureau Vivienne, and diplomat Hector Linklater-each had made significant contributions.

Since Dracon hadn't caused any real harm, the authorities decided to grant the Linklater family this favor.

Of course!

This favor came at the price of a hundred life-saving pills from Vivienne.

She wasn't particularly fond of Dracon, nor did she genuinely respect Arthur Linklater. But what could she do when her mother was to become a Linklater? And she, a granddaughter of the Linklater family? Besides, Yorick had always been genuinely kind to her, and she had never really given her grandfather any gifts.

Let Dracon be a gift to the old man then!

Yorick caught Vivienne's gaze and immediately understood.

He nodded in gratitude towards Vivienne.

Though he had been harsh, Dracon was his son after all. His death would have brought him sorrow.

Indeed, granddaughters are such blessings!

Ultimately, Yorick decided to disinherit Dracon from the Linklater family. "After the family council's decision, throw him into that old mansion behind the hills. Let him fend for himself." Arthur was tasked with the grim duty of dragging away a terrified Dracon.

was left with

the silence, "Found anything

Vivienne frowned, "Not yet."

advised. "The bait has been set. Just wait quietly, and they'll

evening, feeling tired, Yorick didn't join for

smiles and frowns. Sasha kept serving him food, and he ate absentmindedly, as if his mind

him?" Vivienne wondered if the day's events with Dracon had left Arthur

'dad' for the first time

was puzzled. "When did I

"I didn't realize."

Sasha was speechless.

him 'father', what, was

Vivienne: ...

just giving

say it was about

with your uncle today, why did you bring up Diana Perez?" Vivienne's lips curled into a scornful smile, "Like attracts like, but fools deserve to be used by

fell silent, overwhelmed by

Dracon was no match

there was still a mindless follower

really is

The Wright family.

brought good news to Alyssa Wright, "Grandpa's away for a while. You can relax and go out if you want, no one's going to mind." Alyssa straightened up, wide-eyed with confirmation, "Brother,

scar-healing ointment, "I've checked. The old man won't

was somber, causing Alyssa to

she withdrew her hand, "Brother,

had almost healed, but

even exposing whereabouts. Secondly, she feared Hunter Wright's unresolved anger might lead to another round of family discipline upon

"The old man's absence is our

finally hearing the words she'd been waiting for. She bit her lip, "Brother, are you planning to take

merely locking eyes with her, "After

only clueless

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