The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 40

Vivienne and Isolde were munching on cake when they finally decided on where to eat dinner.

They went for French cuisine!

Given that Isolde was a kid, they ordered some dishes on the lighter side.

By the time they finished dinner, it was already eleven o’clock. Isolde was feeling a bit tired and wanted to head back to get some sleep.

Percival suggested that Thomas should give Vivienne a ride home, but Vivienne refused.

She wanted to take a stroll around the city alone.

Living up in the mountains for a decade, she didn’t get to experience the hustle and bustle of city life. Even on the rare occasions she came down to the city, she would always finish the business, and then head straight back.

The weather was quite nice today, with a cool breeze that made her feel super comfy.

Percival insisted on escorting her home, but Vivienne was adamant about going alone.

In the end, Percival caved in, only reminding her, “Send me a text when you get home, just so I know you’re safe.”

“Alright.”

Thanks to spending the day with Isolde and the delicious strawberry cake, Vivienne was starting to warm up to Percival. She wasn’t as frosty as before and even managed a small smile.

After Percival and the others left, Vivienne started to make her way home.

Tranquil Estates was close to downtown. It was no more than a fifteen–minute stroll.

But Vivienne took her time, taking in the sights of the bustling city.

Halfway home, she was jolted out of her thoughts by frantic shouts from behind her, “Outta the way! Outta the way!

Vivienne turned around to see a group of people running towards her, with another group of stick–wielding folks hot on their heels.

the lead, she couldn’t help but raise

who

up to her, the lead runner suddenly stopped, uttering in surprise, “Miss

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could respond, the person looked back to see the others catching up, and without missing a beat, grabbed

they had lost ground and

buzz–cut man in front of him, “David, you called

take you on! But don’t think you can just run away! In our line of work, winner takes all. It’s your bad luck running into me today! If you’ve got the guts, bring

She had walked into a street fight?

spoken up for her at the Hawthorn family banquet, from the Redwood family?

was certainly a

direction, “If you hadn’t tricked me,

about it, the

she was planning on grabbing a bite with some friends. But then someone came saying one of her friends had too much to drink, so

out, it was a trap set by David, and they were ambushed.

to a one–on–one, but that bastard brought reinforcements when he couldn’t beat her – and not just one or two, but over

she supposed to take on so many people? So,

time. This time, you’re leaving with a broken leg.

legs? Fine! But our feud is our problem. She’s got nothing to do with it, let her go.” Charlotte

eyes lighting up. She was

Don’t drag innocent people into our mess. We’ll

from Vivienne, thought for a moment, and said, “Alright!”

relief, turning to Vivienne, “Go,

Redwood family for me. Tell my dad

Vivienne was speechless.

suddenly involved in their dispute,

Charlotte had stood up for her at the Hawthorn’s,

and took

relief. The Redwood family wasn’t

to run. If

in her abilities. Even though the other side had twenty people, they were four. They could hold out for fifteen

“You’d better get here fast, or

for the fight, Vivienne

are you

of her mind? Couldn’t

why

who would get

walked up to David, “How much were the medical