The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

After the surgery, Vivienne asked the assisting surgeon to go out and inform the family while she

stayed behind to stitch up the patient.

The surgeon nodded and pushed open the doors of the operating room.

The Ellington family immediately swarmed around.

“How is he? Is my grandson alright?” Richard asked anxiously.

The doctor removed his mask, “Mr. Ellington is out of danger now. He should wake up once the

anesthesia wears off.”

Cecilia and Isolde clung to each other, weeping with relief. Richard and Kenneth also exhaled in relief

while the reactions of others varied.

Percival was safe, and Thomas’ leg was saved, although he needed rest.

Aaron had minor injuries, with glass shards having been removed from his back.

All was well at last.

Once Percival was settled, Vivienne made her way to Aaron’s room.

Mark had been waiting outside the door, and upon seeing Vivienne, he quickly stood up, “Ma’am.”

Vivienne waved a hand. “Has Aaron not woken up?”

Mark nodded, “Yeah, the doc said the anesthesia was strong. He’ll be out for a while.”

“Hmm, and the car accident, any leads?”

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She had asked Draven to investigate, but sometimes news from the various elite families could present

a different clue.

Mark stepped closer, his voice a whisper. “Mr. Ellington’s car was checked. The explosion was caused

by a new type of bomb, not by the accident!”

Vivienne’s eyes narrowed.

Just as she had suspected!

A simple car flip could not possibly cause such a massive explosion.

With this new bomb as a lead, the Ellington family could not be ruled out.

Those with access to such a bomb were GTO, but it was not beyond the realm of possibility that

someone from the Ellington family had dealings with GTO.

It might have been Scott or even a direct Ellington family member.

Mark continued, “The new bomb leaves no trace, just like the one used during the baby rescue. That’s

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why the police have ruled the incident an accident.”

Vivienne frowned. “Keep looking. We must find this bomb research lab!”

This bomb was not even on the black market.

It was GTO’s latest secret weapon.

After the last incident, she and Percival had been searching for the bomb’s trail.

To no avail, and now it reappeared.

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“Yes, ma’am,” Mark replied.

Just then, Isolde came running over, and Mark stepped back to maintain a discreet distance,

pretending not to know Vivienne well.

“Vivienne, my brother’s awake!”

Vivienne’s heart tightened, and she hurried back to Percival’s room with Isolde.

The entire Ellington family was gathered around the bed, with Cecilia sobbing breathlessly at the

bedside.

Vivienne entered and saw Percival with his eyes open, and her anxious heart began to settle.

She felt a sudden lump in her throat. Suddenly, she realized she did not have the strength to approach

him.

Percival’s gaze was fixed on Vivienne, who stood at the door. His head was bandaged, and his

complexion was still pale.

After a long stare, he parted his lips. “Who are you?”

His voice was hoarse and deep, imbued with a masculine charm.

But everyone was stunned!

Percival did not recognize Vivienne?

Amnesia?

And amid the shocked gazes, the happiest was Kenneth.

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Perfect!

Percival had forgotten Vivienne!

The engagement could finally be broken off!

Vivienne slowly approached Percival, a faint smile playing on her lips. “I’m Isolde’s nanny. I came to

resign. I’m heading home to get married.”

“You wouldn’t dare!” Percival’s face darkened immediately.

Vivienne raised an eyebrow. “Funny, I dare do quite a lot. Wanna see?”

“Vivienne, cut it out.” Percival immediately pulled her hand, drawing her close. “I’m sorry.”

Kenneth’s jaw dropped.

His brother just apologized to Vivienne!

He actually apologized!

What kind of spell had this woman cast on him?

Vivienne pulled her hand back, serious. “No joke, I’m really going back home to marry!”

Percival was silent.

He only wanted to cheer her up, and now he had almost turned her into someone else’s bride.

He could not let that happen!

He pulled Vivienne into his arms, whispering, “Then I’ll go back with you. Otherwise, who are you going

to marry?”

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Richard, seeing this, motioned for everyone to leave.

The young couple had just endured a brush with death; it was not suitable for them to intrude.

Cecilia glared at her son; she had been crying for so long without a shred of sympathy from him.

Clearly, being good to a daughter-in-law was better than to one’s own son!

Kenneth was the first to leave, unable to bear the sight of his “shameless” brother.

One by one, the others followed suit.

Finally, the room was quiet again. Vivienne lay on Percival, holding him tight.

Percival gently patted her back, soothing her restless emotions.

“It was just a minor car crash. I’m not that fragile.”

As Percival said this, he could not help but feel grateful, “Thank goodness you got out of the car early.

You’re my lucky star, Vivienne.”

Vivienne gently slapped Percival, tears still in her eyes, and looked at him reproachfully. “Are you trying

to comfort a child?”

“Yes, comforting my lucky star,” he teased, tapping her nose, his eyes still filled with relief.

After a long embrace, Vivienne spoke again. “Mr. Wolf, there was a bomb in your car.”

“It’s gotta be some kind of new bomb, isn’t it?” Percival mused, his eyes narrowing into slits, voice as

cold as ice.

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To place a bomb on his car without a sound, undetected by any checks, it had to be the product of the

latest tech.

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Vivienne sat up straight. “Got any suspects in mind?”

Percival’s lips curled into a wry smile, “The Ellingtons are prime suspects, but… It’s not them.”

He had every member of the Ellington family under his watchful eye.

Vivienne chuckled softly. “Since they have made their move, let’s play this game with gusto.”

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Meanwhile, in Aaron’s hospital room.

Aaron was awake, and Mark had gone to fetch the doctor, leaving only Bennett and a few others

standing guard.

Unexpectedly, before the doctor arrived, Kenneth walked in.

“Kenneth, what are you doing here?” Quentin asked with a hint of hostility.

“What’s it to you?” Kenneth replied as he sat down, his gaze cold upon Aaron.

He was just there to see if his only worthy adversary was still among the living.

And perhaps, to propose a deal.

Aaron exhaled. “Guys, head back. I’m alright now.”

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He could tell by the look on Kenneth’s face that he had something serious to discuss.

It was that unspoken understanding between rivals.

Once Bennett and the others left, Kenneth got to the point. “You didn’t experience a car crash, so why

the hospital stay?”

“What’s it to you?” Aaron shot back, mimicking Kenneth’s tone to a tee.

Kenneth was momentarily taken aback, wanting to lash out, but he held back seeing Aaron swathed in

bandages.

After all, he was a scion of the Ellingtons; he would not kick a man when he was down.

“Listen up, I’ve got something serious to talk about,” Kenneth cleared his throat, trying to regain his

composure.

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