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

look who it is!

they ran up to her, the lead runner suddenly stopped, uttering in surprise, “Miss Vivienne?”

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

they had lost ground and soon found themselves

man in front of him, “David, you called back

you on! But don’t think you can just run away! In our line of work, winner takes all. It’s

She had walked into

spoken up for

was certainly

hadn’t tricked me, why would I be

about it, the angrier she got!

she was planning on grabbing a bite with some friends. But then someone came saying one

out, it was a trap set by David, and

he couldn’t beat her

supposed to take on so many people? So, she

chit chat! You put my buddy in the hospital last time. This time, you’re leaving with a

problem. She’s got nothing to do with it, let her

Vivienne, his eyes lighting

eyes, disgusted. “We have rules. Don’t drag innocent

gaze away from Vivienne, thought for a moment, and

a sigh of relief, turning to Vivienne, “Go, now.”

for me. Tell my dad if he doesn’t do something, he’ll be looking at

Vivienne was speechless.

their dispute, and now she

stood up for her at the Hawthorn’s, she figured she

nodded and took off.

her go, Charlotte sighed in relief. The Redwood family

Vivienne had to run. If she was quick, she could

her abilities. Even though the other side had twenty people, they were

fast, or you won’t

as Charlotte was bracing herself for the fight, Vivienne suddenly returned.

are you doing back here?”

out of her mind? Couldn’t she see what was going

why

more importantly, with Vivienne back, who would get her message to

“How much were the medical bills for your injured