The Million-Dollar Heart

The bodyguard wanted to fight back, but he found that he was not only immobilized, but his bones felt like they were shattering.

His face was a picture of shock as he stared at Vivienne.

She was so strong!

How could such a young girl be so powerful? Who on earth was she?

With icy blue eyes that could freeze hell over, Vivienne coldly inquired, "What were you about to do?"

For reasons he couldn't fathom, locking eyes with Vivienne was like being cornered by a wolf. He had been a bodyguard for the Abernathy family for over two decades, trained in martial arts and bolstered by remarkable strength, but before this girl, he felt utterly insignificant.

The bodyguard remained silent for a moment before finally speaking, "I apologize. I was out of line."

Vivienne glanced at him dismissively, shook his hand off, and casually wiped her hands with a tissue from her pocket.

It seemed like a gentle shake, but the bodyguard was flung several meters away. He had to use his own strength just to steady himself.

He looked up at Vivienne again and then turned to Victoria, speaking in a low voice, "Miss, we should leave."

"Slap!"

Before the bodyguard could finish, Victoria's hand connected sharply with his face, followed by a furious scolding, "You useless thing! I sent you to deal with those two old fools, and you got weak at the knees over a pretty face? What use are you to me?"

The bodyguard took the slap without a hint of dissatisfaction, softly advising, "Miss, this person is very strong. With her here, we won't succeed today. Let's go back and devise a plan."

"Hmph! When I, Victoria Abernathy, want something, there's no need for planning. You're a failure, and now you want to teach me how to handle my affairs?"

Victoria glared at the bodyguard, then turned her attention to Vivienne. "I want to see what she can do about it!"

With that, she marched forward, hand raised to strike Vivienne, but before she could even swing, Vivienne kicked her away!

"Thud!"

against a wall several meters away,

"Miss!"

bodyguard's face paled as he rushed to help Victoria

she had been sent flying by a single kick

family. Martial training was her childhood bread

the chance to react before

Victoria asked, eyeing

Kaitlyn acquaint herself with someone so formidable? She

Vivienne replied

few fighting tricks you can strut around here like some hotshot.

pockets and eyes half-hidden by a curtain of hair, spoke with a

The ancient warrior lineage?

Perfect!

let Samantha go just to deal with the likes of the

you won't live

my whole life, yet here I am, alive and kicking. Want to know what

sanctuary, keeping the wolves company, and a few are in my lab, serving as living specimens." She paused for a moment, looking directly at Victoria. "Where would you like to

Victoria. For some reason, she believed this girl's

and Victoria knew she

there are many families who will cause her trouble. No matter how strong you are, can you stand against the ancient warrior lineages? I'd advise you to mind your own business to avoid getting

powerful. Her only aim was to retrieve what Kaitlyn held, not to invite trouble for herself. Especially not trouble as

finally said, "At least have the guts to

Hawthorn!" Vivienne

Just wait, this isn't over. Since you're so keen on getting involved, prepare for the wrath of the ancient

left, supported by her

you teach the bad guys a lesson like you usually do?" Vivienne usually made sure any troublemakers got what

idea how heavy that kick was. All