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.

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

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

phone to check the time.

placed the last switchblade on the table and sighed as 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

from his room. "Even if they're a bit delayed, it's fine. The

slowly, a sense of unease lingering. "But why

rain continued

the room flickered with light and shadow, creating an eerie atmosphere

he'd seen weather this severe, but he couldn't shake the feeling that something big

The online buzz is still brewing, but with our legal summons, the tide is turning. The Littletons are under our watch; what could possibly go wrong?" Thomas shook his

he could finish, Kaitlyn, who had

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

"Mrs. Littleton,

time! Can you call her, ask

cursed inwardly at his earlier premonition and strode over.

the start, and that was where the

wait for her consent before reaching out

resilient, was now filled

her hands, murmuring

"Bastards!"

eyes fell upon the phone, and he couldn't suppress a

he made sure to pocket the switchblades. "What happened? Who sent

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

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