The Million-Dollar Heart (Percival and Vivienne) novel Chapter 604

Maddox furrowed his brow, "Did Vivienne really say that?"

Diana's eyes flickered with hope, "Yeah, she said exactly that, Maddox. What do you think she's trying to pull?"

She thought she had finally found a crack in Maddox's armor, a chance to see him stop shielding Vivienne.

But Maddox just shrugged it off. "That kid, talking nonsense. She doesn't need to replace you; you were never comparable to her in the first place."

With that, Maddox shook his head and walked away, muttering about how Vivienne always overthinks things.

Diana felt like she had been struck by lightning. Her nails dug into her palms, but she could not feel the pain.

Maddox had said she was never comparable to Vivienne!

All things aside, she had been part of the Perez family for nearly three decades, ever since she was a baby.

And Vivienne was just an outsider whose place in the family had not even been confirmed.

How could Maddox say such a thing?

Diana was seething. She would see to it that Vivienne paid with her life, now, immediately, without delay!

After leaving the Perez Mansion, Vivienne received a call from Maddox, "Vivienne, I did what you told me to, but it's kind of odd. Why provoke Diana like that? She's not one to take things lightly; she must be fuming by now."

Vivienne chuckled on the other end. "No worries, as long as it's been said."

Maddox did not press further. "Alright, mission accomplished. Watch your back, and if you need me, just holler."

"Actually, there's one thing," Vivienne said playfully, "Tomorrow, could you take Grandpa and everyone out? Leave someone behind, an auntie or anyone apart from Diana."

Maddox paused, "What for?"

"It'll come in handy."

"Okay, you call the shots." Maddox laughed and hung up.

He never questioned Vivienne's motives or tried to stop her. He just played along.

After all, he was the best uncle in the world, even better than Yuri!

Hanging up, Vivienne stretched in the car and clicked her tongue.

Percival glanced at her with a smile. "What's up?"

"Ever since you've been driving yourself, I've missed kissing you in the car!"

Percival nearly slammed on the brakes hard enough to launch himself out of the vehicle!

Vivienne was becoming increasingly bold!

But he liked it.

The next day, Maddox herded the family out early, claiming they were going for a health check-up.

But Zelda was so sleepy she refused to budge.

Diana, feigning busyness, got excused, and Maddox left with the rest of the family in a flurry of activity.

Yawning, Zelda turned to head back to bed.

But before she could reach her room, dizziness overwhelmed her, and she collapsed to the floor.

Behind her, Diana's face twisted into a sinister smile as she looked down at the unconscious Zelda, her eyes cold.

"Dear Zelda, you'll be my shield for the day. If something fatal happens, don't blame me!" Diana snickered, clapping her hands.

Two figures emerged from Diana's room, swiftly binding the unconscious Zelda and whisking her away from the Perez Mansion.

Diana went back to bed, only to wake up and reach for her phone.