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."

sickness had been particularly bad before she fell asleep, leaving

Declan's

sat

addition of several cryptic gestures she hadn't seen before. These symbols didn't seem to relate to Abigail but rather looked like

as Vivienne was

of these

"I'll have Thomas stick close to you

Leopold?" she asked, taking a sip of

Martinez

for Leopold, who was unaware that these gestures of goodwill were merely offhand remarks

on Thomas," she suggested to Mr.

considered this for a moment then nodded. "That works. Anna, being a woman, might be more attentive to your needs

Percival and Vivienne even left the house, Anna was

approached and stood

"Are you

now," Anna responded, opening the car door

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

the timing of the Watson

call and instructed Anna, "Turn around. We're going

and

nearly simultaneously with another car. Matthew, who

then turned

where's the

met her gaze, sparking a silent

toward the car with a hint

voice boomed from beside

roll of blueprints, jogged over