The Million-Dollar Heart novel Chapter 459

Vivienne scrutinized the contract from top to bottom, each clause capable of sending shock waves through the business world if taken on its own.

The document stated that the Perez family would unconditionally provide all components and funding necessary for the development of a groundbreaking new explosive device. In return, Vivienne was only required to secure a location and manage security and insurance—the kind of overhead that would not cost her a dime.

The catch? The patent for the new explosive could not bear Vivienne's name.

But this term suited Vivienne just fine.

After all, the explosive device was Griffin's brainchild. She had simply come into possession of it by a twist of fate and, coincidentally, had the means to bring the project to fruition.

Without hesitation, Vivienne signed her name on the dotted line.

It marked the second time she had officially collaborated with the government.

"Grandpa, I agree to the terms here," Vivienne handed the contract to Jasper.

Jasper chuckled. "Kiddo, you don't want to ask around a bit more?"

"I trust you, Jasper. That's enough for me."

Vivienne had that kind of confidence; once she believed in someone, she trusted them completely.

Jasper felt a wave of relief and nodded in approval. "Alright, this old man won't let you down; rest assured."

Vivienne glanced at Percival, who, in turn, presented another contract.

"Jasper, Yuri, please take a look at this contract as well," Percival said, passing it over with both hands.

It was a gift from Percival and Vivienne to the Perez family.

Jasper's brows twitched, and Yuri was visibly stunned. "Vivienne, are you sure?"

Their surprise was not overblown; they simply had not expected Vivienne to be willing to offer up such an asset.

The contract was another win-win partnership, where the Perez family would not need to invest much effort or time into maintenance.

It pertained to the YQ Lab—a highly secretive venture of Vivienne's, with every project somehow linked to Karen.

Yuri had previously uncovered a bit about it, but not in great detail.

He only knew that Karen had ties to the Vanguard Agency. But for the Perez family, it was a different department and direction.

Yet here was Vivienne, revealing even this card.

"I'm certain," Vivienne affirmed. She wanted the Perez family to join the YQ Lab to ensure its utmost protection.

Karen had been the previous captain of the Vanguard Agency's special squad. However, her last mission failed due to certain reasons, and the YQ Lab was subsequently shut down.

Vivienne did not believe for a second that it had happened without the involvement of the Vanguard Agency's leaders.

Now that the YQ Lab was rebooting, it was only a matter of time before word got back to the Vanguard Agency's leaders.

Percival was currently caught between a rock and a hard place, with his immediate superior constantly trying to suppress him. If the higher-ups insisted on reintegrating the YQ Lab back into the Vanguard Agency, Percival would not last long.

Before Percival could climb the ranks, they needed to suppress all uncertain factors with external help.

The Perez family was the best choice.

Although neither Vivienne nor Percival knew the full extent of the Perez family's power, it was enough to protect the YQ Lab.

Jasper nodded emphatically. Vivienne's willingness to sign this contract proved her trust in him and the Perez family—a gesture that touched him deeply.

He gave Yuri a nod, and Yuri signed his name without hesitation.

"Vivienne, here's to a successful partnership," Yuri said, returning the contract to her.

Seeing that the serious business was concluded, Zelda seized her chance to speak up. "Vivienne, we haven't seen each other in so long. Don't you want to give me a gift?"

Just as Vivienne was about to present her gift, Zelda smiled. "I've chosen the gift already. Change into these matching outfits, and let me snap a few photos!"

As the biggest shipper of Percival and Vivienne, she had to maintain her online fan page.

This was first-hand material, and it had to go up immediately.

The fans were getting anxious.

Vivienne blinked in confusion. "Matching outfits?"

"Right here! You two, go change!" Zelda thrust the couple's outfits into Vivienne's hands and pushed the pair into the adjacent private room.