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!"

wall several meters

"Miss!"

face paled as he rushed to help

her chest, Victoria looked at Vivienne in disbelief; she had been sent flying by a single kick without even a

some delicate flower - she was the heiress of the ancient warrior lineage, the Abernathy family. Martial training was her childhood bread and butter, and her inner energy was among the best in her

she didn't even have the chance to react

you?" Victoria

with someone so formidable?

worst nightmare!" Vivienne replied with an expressionless

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

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

The ancient warrior lineage?

Perfect!

deal with

eyes. "Then you won't live

laughed, "I've been told that my whole life, yet here I am, alive and kicking. Want to know what happened to those who

"They're still alive. Some are in my dog kennels, getting their body slowly devoured by dogs. Others are in my wolf sanctuary, keeping the wolves company, and a few are

sudden panic gripped Victoria. For some

knew she was

there are many families who will cause her trouble. No matter how

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

said, "At least have the guts to tell me

Hawthorn!" Vivienne said

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

that, Victoria left, supported by her

a lesson like you usually do?" Vivienne usually made sure any troublemakers got what they deserved. Today, it

idea how heavy that kick was. All she knew was that it