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.

was determined not to let anyone

later, at the

Hunter's return, he was immediately summoned for a

he

out of the blue two days ago. The hospital couldn't diagnose him, and now he's isolated in his room under a family doctor's

"A

he was immediately greeted by a flying ashtray to the forehead, blood trickling

respectfully offered it back. "Grandfather, I'm unaware of my wrongdoings. Please

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

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

in authority, watched Robbie intently. "And the billions under your control, where did they

paled slightly but he kept his head down. "Grandfather, Alyssa did provide

be in charge, not

voice turned sinister, "Robbie, I'm not

intentions. I only wanted to assert some control over dissenters, that's all." "Serve your punishment. Don't show your face for seven days. After I've made up

visibly shaken, accepted the

dared to

voice cold. "Better for her if she's dead. Just for her actions against Winston alone, I

to administer medicine to her brother, who was too weak

should go to the hospital. You can't keep

"Cough, cough!"

frowned, gesturing for her to leave. "Brianna, go back.

practisisted, "Bro, you're practically on death's door! I'm calling Grandpa right now. If this continues,

door opened. Seeing who entered,

a

handed Colin a pill. "Take

and offered a weak smile. "Thank

can't afford to lose you or Robbie,