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

broke the silence,

Vivienne frowned, "Not yet."

bait has been set. Just wait quietly, and

evening, feeling tired, Yorick didn't

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

the day's events with Dracon had left Arthur

glanced at Arthur and chuckled, "You called him 'dad' for the first time today. He's just savoring the

was puzzled. "When did I

"I didn't realize."

Sasha was speechless.

him 'father', what, was that

Vivienne: ...

just

it was about

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

silent,

was no match for

after Diana's downfall, there was still a

really is quite

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,

ointment, "I've checked. The old man won't be back for

somber, causing Alyssa

withdrew her hand,

almost healed, but she

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

darkened slightly, "The old man's absence is

waiting for. She bit her lip, "Brother, are you planning to take action against

merely locking eyes with her, "After waiting for so long, it's time for

has only clueless Brianna Wright and that sickly

these two