The Million-Dollar Heart

The chill in the air took everyone by surprise over the next few days.

Vivienne, thanks to her pregnancy, found herself succumbing to sleep more than ever, spending the majority of her day either eating or curled up in bed.

Percival, worried about leaving her alone, stayed by her side constantly.

One afternoon, while Vivienne was deep in slumber, her phone on the bedside table began to vibrate.

Seeing the caller ID, Percival picked it up and stepped outside to answer.

"Boss!" came Draven's voice through the phone.

"It's me," Percival replied with a stern voice. "Vivienne's asleep. What's the matter?"

Draven paused briefly, then quickly said, "Percival, Declan's made another move. But these symbols, only you can decipher them. We think he's trying to send a message out." Percival frowned. "Did the surveillance catch anything unusual?"

Draven's response was firm. "Nothing at all."

Percival's gaze darkened slightly. "Keep an eye on him. Report back with any suspicions. I'll inform Vivienne."

When Vivienne woke up, she turned to see Percival sitting by her side, which warmed her heart. "Mr. Wolf, what time is it?"

Percival looked at her, closing his laptop gently. "You're awake. It's seven in the evening."

Vivienne rubbed her temples. "Why do I feel like I can sleep forever?"

Percival took her hand and massaged her temples gently. "Hungry? I'll whip up something you love."

nodded. Her morning sickness had been particularly bad before she fell asleep, leaving her

to leave, he handed her the phone. "Draven called. There's been some activity on Declan's end. I've forwarded

Vivienne sat up and unlocked

She watched it, noting the addition of several cryptic gestures she hadn't seen before. These symbols didn't seem to relate to Abigail but rather

of food just as Vivienne was puzzling

shook her head. "Some of these gestures are coded. I can't

soup and said, "I'll have Thomas stick

Leopold?" she asked, taking a sip

"Kellan's got him running errands for the Martinez family. He'll be tied

mentor. She couldn't help but feel a sense of amusement and sympathy for Leopold, who was unaware

we don't need to rely solely on Thomas," she suggested to Mr. Wolf.

then nodded. "That works. Anna, being a woman, might be more attentive to your

morning, before Percival and Vivienne even left

quickly approached and stood at attention.

slightly. "Are you

Anna responded, opening the car door

Vivienne received a call from Mr. Wolf. "Vivienne, the Watson family has unearthed the Wright family's blueprints. I'm heading there now. Let's

raised an eyebrow, puzzled by the

the call and instructed Anna, "Turn around.

a perfect U-turn and sped off in the

Wright family estate nearly simultaneously

then turned

Wolf, where's the

her gaze, sparking a silent question between

glanced toward the car with a

a loud voice boomed from beside the

clutching a roll of blueprints,