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.

determined not to let anyone ruin her wedding

week later, at the Wright

he was immediately summoned

home and throwing a fit, he demanded Robbie Colin

ill out of the blue two days ago. The

snorted, "A

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

and respectfully offered it back. "Grandfather, I'm

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

his face not betraying any

the billions under your control, where did

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

know Alyssa's financial standing. If she were that capable, she'd be in charge, not you." "And, I've heard about the company. You tried to

"Robbie,

immediately, white as a sheet. "Grandfather, I had no such 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 my mind, I'll decide

visibly shaken, accepted

leaving, he dared to ask,

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

trying to administer medicine to her brother,

to the hospital. You can't keep going like this. If something

"Cough, cough!"

her to leave. "Brianna, go back. I'm

of tears, Brianna practisisted, "Bro, you're practically on

cut off as the door opened.

her with a grunt,

Colin a pill.

it and offered a weak smile. "Thank

can't afford to lose you or Robbie, especially