The Million-Dollar Heart

Vivienne stood silently, her gaze fixed on Hailey's face, unwavering.

It was a tense moment, and just when Hailey seemed like she couldn't take the pressure anymore, Vivienne finally spoke up, her voice calm and collected. "Auntie, you can go back now. My parents are here; we don't need outsiders."

Hailey choked on her words, ready to retort.

But Vivienne narrowed her eyes, a chill aura suddenly radiating from her. "Auntie, I'd advise you not to test me at this moment. I'm not any less capable than my mom."

Hailey shivered, memories of a previous encounter flashing through her mind.

With a resentful glance at Vivienne, Hailey muttered under her breath and walked away.

Percival approached just in time to see Vivienne watching Hailey leave, a storm of emotions swirling in her narrowed eyes.

"Was it her?"

Vivienne pursed her lips. "No, there's been no change in her aura."

"So, it's two different people then," Percival concluded.

Vivienne's voice was grave. "Impossible. I would've noticed two distinct presences in such a short time unless she, too, possesses powers equal to ours."

Percival frowned. "Ethan Grimshaw once mentioned that Abigail was exceptionally strong, bulletproof even. Maybe her abilities are beyond our knowledge." "Whatever powers she holds, she won't escape this time," Vivienne stated, her fist clenched tight, determination clear in her posture.

Percival's eyes darkened at the sight.

Back in the hospital room, Arthur had already summoned his men to take care of Alyssa on the floor and "Winston" on the bed. Percival politely said, "Dad, we'll report this to the higher-ups. There's no need for you to get involved directly."

Arthur scoffed, "Why not? We're family. You do your investigation, and don't sweat the small stuff."

Vivienne nodded, "Thanks, dad."

She indeed had bigger fish to fry.

Vivienne was determined not to let anyone ruin her wedding with

week later, at the

Hunter's return, he was immediately summoned for

home and throwing a fit, he demanded

but eventually informed, "Sir, Colin fell severely ill out of the blue two days ago. The hospital couldn't diagnose him, and now he's isolated in his room

"A convenient

arrived, he was immediately greeted by a flying

changing his expression, Robbie picked up the ashtray and respectfully offered it back. "Grandfather,

him coldly. "Alyssa's involvement in national secrets,

his gaze, his face not betraying any deceit. "Grandfather, I truly had no knowledge

seated in authority, watched Robbie intently. "And the

Alyssa did provide funds, but those were from her investments, not as

she were that capable, she'd be in charge, not you."

voice turned sinister, "Robbie,

"Grandfather, I had no such intentions. I only wanted to assert some control over dissenters, that's all." "Serve your punishment. Don't

visibly shaken, accepted

to

presence imposing in black attire, his voice cold. "Better for her if she's dead. Just for her actions against Winston alone, I won't spare

medicine to her brother, who was too

hospital. You can't

"Cough, cough!"

for her to leave. "Brianna,

you're practically on death's

off as the door opened. Seeing who entered,

acknowledged her with a grunt, focusing

a pill.

it and offered a weak

The Wright family can't