The Million-Dollar Heart novel Chapter 466

Percival ended the call with a snap.

He tapped the back of the driver's seat. "Thomas, write up an apology."

Thomas nearly choked on his own spit, glancing at the rear-view mirror. "Yes, sir."

One rank up in the hierarchy could crush a man, and boy, did Thomas get that now!

Percival drew Vivienne back into his embrace, his fingertips gently caressing the palm of her hand, "What are you thinking?"

"I'm thinking I should pay Jasper a visit," Vivienne answered, her expression unreadable.

Percival was on the same page. "Thomas, drive us to the Perez residence."

Soon enough, Thomas pulled the car to the curb near the Perez residence.

"Sure you don't need me to come with you?" Percival asked.

Vivienne shook her head. "No need. I can manage on my own."

Percival did not insist, watching as Vivienne headed toward the stately Perez mansion and then signaling Thomas to drive off.

As Vivienne walked, the air carried the faint scent of locust blossoms.

Jasper had good taste, that was for sure. Even though he had bought the mansion on a whim, its location was prime—tucked away amidst the chaos, surrounded by natural locust trees.

When the wind blew, the whole courtyard was fragrant.

Approaching the Perez Mansion, Vivienne took out her phone.

On it was a report from Matthew, sent the night before.

A paternity test report between her and Yuri.

The results showed a 58.99% probability of a parental relationship—affirming a blood connection.

That number was enough proof of her kinship with the Perez family. At the very least, Yuri could be her uncle.

But she could not be entirely sure.

After all, this was a test with Yuri, not with Jasper, and neither was it a test for her mother and Jasper.

She had never heard her mother mention anything about the Perez family.

This test made her feel a mix of emotions.

If only she could get her mother's DNA, she would definitely confirm it once more.

Vivienne turned off her phone and stepped inside.

She had no intention of sharing the test result with Jasper.

The Perez family had also conducted a paternity test between her and Jasper. They were waiting for that result—if it matched, it would fully confirm her relation to the Perez family.

And if it did not...

Well, that would be interesting.

Before she knew it, Vivienne was standing at the front gate of the Perez Mansion.

She rang the bell, and the grand gate swung open before she could announce herself through the intercom.

Zelda, holding a child in her arms—hard to tell if it was Natalie or Jasmine—greeted her, "I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, but it really is you! Come on in!"

Vivienne was ushered into the courtyard by Zelda's warm embrace.

She noticed a fresh scar on the child's face, probably from a recent scratch, and the little puffed cheeks added to her cuteness.

"What happened here?" Vivienne could not help but ask.

Zelda chuckled. "Just the kids roughhousing. Natalie is still sulking because she didn't win against her sister."

"Hit back next time," Vivienne said playfully, pinching Natalie's chubby cheek, "But remember, sisters should love and care for each other."

She did not have siblings of her own and sometimes envied those who did.

Natalie seemed to understand Vivienne's words and nodded earnestly, taking Vivienne's finger and kissing it repeatedly.

"Aw, Natalie really likes you," Zelda exclaimed, surprised.

Vivienne naturally took Natalie into her arms.