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.

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

mention of his true name,

did you know...?" he murmured, barely

thought you hid well, but these things are easy to

ancient warrior lineage of the Edwards clan. Disowned for using your

ambitions didn't end with infiltrating the Wrights. You used the family's assets to amass wealth, transforming the Wrights into your personal empire, all while the true Wrights remained oblivious to your

Despite her deep affection, she tried to cover for you until you poisoned her

family is nothing like it once was, all thanks to

they blame?"

stepping stone

"With the Wrights under your thumb, you could do as you pleased. So, how did Abigail

Our partnership was meant to show the Edwards-and everyone else that I

a chair, insisting, "Only

Vivienne eased her aching back, "So, the heart thefts were your doing

"Not entirely. Sometimes, she took matters into her own

she uses these

to indulge Vivienne's curiosity

glances with Percival, they both sensed the

for consuming your abilities,

much as I'd love to know her

eyes narrowed, "You seem to know her well. Who

as he resigned himself to his fate. "I'm a dead man walking anyway," he murmured, his voice barely a whisper.

derisively. "The

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