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."

Her morning sickness had been particularly bad before she

Percival stood to leave, he handed her the phone. "Draven called. There's been some activity on Declan's

left, Vivienne sat up and unlocked

noting the addition of several cryptic gestures she hadn't seen before. These symbols didn't seem to relate to Abigail but rather looked like Declan paying homage to his

as Vivienne was

these gestures are coded. I

bowl of soup and said, "I'll have Thomas stick close to you from

Leopold?" she asked, taking a sip

sighed. "Kellan's got him running errands for the Martinez family.

couldn't help but feel a sense of amusement and sympathy for Leopold, who was unaware that these gestures of goodwill were merely offhand remarks by their mentor. The reputation of Emerald

Thomas," she

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

morning, before Percival and Vivienne even

Vivienne, Anna quickly approached and stood at attention. "Vivienne, I'm

nodded slightly. "Are you

completely fine now," Anna responded, opening the car door

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

the timing

Anna,

and

at the Wright family estate nearly simultaneously with another car. Matthew, who had been waiting, greeted them,

and then turned to see Percival

Wolf, where's the

her gaze, sparking a silent

glanced toward the car with

boomed from beside the vehicle, "Over

roll of blueprints, jogged over from