The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 775

Gavin scoffed, the malice evident in his wrinkled eyes. "What can be done? The deed is done; they're gone. So, we'll just send Kaitlyn a picture of the urn, and let's see what she does. Will she cling to that useless old family recipe, or does she want to see her parents reduced to ashes?"

Victoria's eyes widened in horror.

Who the hell came up with this sick plan?

Was Gavin not afraid of being haunted by the Littleton's vengeful spirits?

Aurora Mountain Villa.

In a two-thousand-square-foot villa, the lights were off in every room except the living room.

Members of the Nine Mystics Society were stationed in every corner, ensuring the villa's security. Kaitlyn had been teetering on the edge of a breakdown all day. Finally relaxing, she collapsed into the first empty room she found and fell asleep.

Amelia's fever had broken, Tyler's wounds showed no signs of infection, and after taking Vivienne's pills, Sadie and Julian were out like lights.

Anna did a round of the villa before settling back in the living room.

Draven sat on the couch, silently cleaning his knives, an array of sleek switchblades neatly arrayed on the coffee table.

by Percival, Thomas stretched his long legs, carelessly resting his head against the

dared not sleep, fearing she might be taken out by Anna and the others if she let her guard

to check the time. "It's almost dawn. Where are Vivienne

a monumental task. He poured himself a cup of water, taking a sip before speaking,

he rubbed his eyes and emerged from his room. "Even if they're a bit delayed, it's fine. The Abernathys can't pull any more stunts against the Littletons

the trial." Thomas opened his eyes slowly, a sense of unease lingering.

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with light and shadow, creating an eerie

couldn't recall the last time he'd seen weather this severe, but he couldn't shake the feeling that

but with our legal summons, the tide is turning. The Littletons are under our watch; what could possibly go wrong?" Thomas shook his head, unsure. "Maybe

Kaitlyn, who had been

phone tightly, her frantic gaze sweeping the

Kaitlyn. "Mrs. Littleton, Ms. Vivienne hasn't returned yet. Are you

I need to find Vivienne," Kaitlyn stammered, her hands trembling as she held her phone, "There's no time! Can you call her, ask her to come back quickly? There's really no time left!" "What's happened?" Thomas asked, a sense of

and strode over.

had been gripping her phone since the start, and that was where

didn't wait for her consent before reaching out

usually so clear-headed and resilient, was now filled with

hands, murmuring repeatedly about the lack of time, looking utterly

"Bastards!"

eyes fell upon the phone, and he

gathered around, and as he stood, he made sure to pocket the switchblades. "What happened? Who sent

the message from

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