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.

legs, carelessly

fatigue, yet she dared not sleep, fearing she might be taken out by Anna and the

to check the time. "It's almost dawn. Where are Vivienne and Percival? Shouldn't they be back by

if he had finished a monumental task. He poured himself a cup of water, taking a sip before speaking, "They should be here soon. Emerald City isn't far, and even if those guys are tough, it's no

court," Jerry, now fully rested, said as 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

will be settled after the trial." Thomas opened his eyes slowly, a sense of unease lingering.

rain continued to patter

the room flickered with light and shadow, creating

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

"Don't jinx us. The online buzz is still brewing, but with our legal summons, the tide is

Before he could finish, Kaitlyn, who had been

were bloodshot, her hands clutching her phone tightly, her frantic gaze sweeping the

"Mrs. Littleton, Ms. Vivienne hasn't returned

Can you call her, ask her to come back quickly? There's really no time left!" "What's happened?" Thomas

premonition and strode over. "Mrs. Littleton, may I see your

since the start, and that was where the problem

her consent before reaching out to

resilient, was now filled with confusion

hands, murmuring

"Bastards!"

eyes fell upon the phone,

and as he stood, he made sure

see, and the message from

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