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

him, Raquel sat gagged, her eyelids fluttering with fatigue, yet she dared not sleep, fearing she might be taken out by Anna and

out her phone to check the time. "It's almost dawn.

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

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

will be settled after the trial." Thomas opened his eyes slowly, a sense of unease lingering. "But why do I feel

continued to

with light and shadow, creating an eerie atmosphere that put everyone

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

is turning. The Littletons are under our watch; what

Before he could finish, Kaitlyn, who had been asleep, suddenly burst

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

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

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

premonition and strode over. "Mrs.

gripping her phone since the start, and that was

didn't wait for her consent before reaching out

and resilient, was now filled with confusion and

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

"Bastards!"

upon the phone, and he

as he stood, he made sure to pocket the switchblades.

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

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