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.

long legs, carelessly resting

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

out her phone to check the time.

taking a sip before speaking, "They should be here soon. Emerald City isn't far, and even if those guys

now fully rested, said as he rubbed his eyes and emerged from his room. "Even if they're a

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

continued

across the night sky, and the room flickered with light and shadow, creating an eerie atmosphere that put everyone on

but he couldn't shake the feeling that something big was about to

the tide is turning. The Littletons are under our watch; what could possibly go wrong?" Thomas shook his

Before he could finish, Kaitlyn, who had

gaze sweeping the room for Vivienne. Not seeing her, she headed for the

Anna, who was closest, quickly grabbed Kaitlyn. "Mrs. Littleton, Ms. Vivienne hasn't returned yet.

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

cursed inwardly at his earlier premonition and strode over. "Mrs. Littleton, may I

the start, and that was where

consent before reaching out

clear-headed and resilient, was now filled with confusion

resist as Jerry took the phone from her hands, murmuring repeatedly about

"Bastards!"

eyes fell upon the phone,

and as he stood, he made sure to pocket

for everyone to see, and the message from an unknown number

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