The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 971

Vivienne furrowed her brow, a clear sign of confusion.

Colin seemed to read her mind. "Brianna isn't really a Wright; she was adopted," he explained, cutting through Vivienne's silent questions.

Vivienne was momentarily speechless. It was as if Colin had anticipated her arrival and the very questions she'd bring with her.

Without needing her to utter a word, he volunteered information freely.

Unlocking the door, Colin stepped back, "I know Ms. Hawthorn has a lot more to ask. Don't worry, I'll be just outside."

Without further hesitation, Vivienne gave Percival a look.

Responding to her silent cue, Percival kicked the door down with a forceful swing of his leg.

"Really, Mr. Wolf? No subtlety?" Vivienne couldn't help but comment.

Percival shrugged, "Sorry, Vivienne. My gentleness is reserved solely for you. Everyone else gets the boot."

Silence fell between them as they entered the dimly lit room, where Hunter was pinned against the wall.

The scene made it clear why Colin had managed to capture Hunter so effortlessly.

Percival raised an eyebrow, "He's lost his abilities."

Vivienne scoffed, "Cutting off the source after use. Must be how Abigail acquired her powers."

Without the gift, one resorts to theft.

the barely conscious Hunter, Vivienne wasted no time, "Declan Edwards, how long will

the mention of his true name, Hunter

how did you know...?"

well, but these things

truly one of the Wrights but from the ancient warrior lineage of the Edwards clan. Disowned for using

amass wealth, transforming the Wrights into your personal empire, all

to see through you was Ms. Wright herself. Despite her deep affection, she tried to cover for you until you poisoned her with your own hands, eventually eliminating the entire Wright family to

Wright family is nothing like it once was, all

own end; who can they blame?" Declan

were merely a stepping stone in his

could do as you pleased. So, how

partnership was meant

chair, insisting, "Only

aching back, "So, the

entirely. Sometimes, she took matters into

how she uses these hearts?" Vivienne pressed on

silent, refusing to indulge

with Percival, they both sensed the depth of the

consuming your abilities, after all you've done for

"As much as I'd love to know her whereabouts, I've said enough. We're

seem to know her well.

he resigned himself to his fate. "I'm a dead man walking anyway," he murmured, his voice barely a whisper. "Bringing this up now will only spell

derisively. "The

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