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

look who it is!

ran up to her, the lead runner suddenly stopped,

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

lost ground

person shielded Vivienne behind her, anger flashing in her eyes as she addressed a twenty–something, buzz–cut man in front of

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 your own backup!”

had

spoken up for her

was certainly a

hadn’t tricked me, why would I be here with only

more she thought about it, the angrier

with some friends. But then someone came saying one of her friends had too much to drink, so she and three others went over without

it was a trap set by David, and

bastard brought reinforcements when he couldn’t beat her – and not just one

was she supposed to take on so

my buddy in the hospital last time. This time, you’re leaving with a broken

of my legs? Fine! But our feud is our problem. She’s got nothing to

his eyes lighting

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

gaze away from Vivienne, thought for

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

hear, “Get word to the Redwood family for me.

Vivienne was speechless.

involved in their dispute, and now she was a messenger?

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

and took

Charlotte sighed in relief. The Redwood

had to run. If she was

though the other side had twenty people, they were four. They could hold out for

get here fast,

herself for the fight, Vivienne suddenly

you doing back here?”

of her mind? Couldn’t

already left, why come back?

Vivienne back, who would get

responding, Vivienne walked up to David, “How much were the medical bills for your injured friend?”