The Million-Dollar Heart

Vivienne didn't bother with a reply; she simply lunged at "Delilah," foregoing her usual silver needles for a blast of her powers.

She had arranged for the Brooks family to be under protection, opting to only share the precarious situation with Leopold and Dorian. The directive was clear: if anything unusual happened, they were to whisk Cordelia and the others away to safety. That was precisely why she had signaled Mr. Wolf to head over. As long as Thaddeus was within their circle, he'd be safe.

However, she hadn't anticipated that Abigail would target Cordelia.

Dorian had always been particularly attentive to Cordelia. If she were in any danger, he would undoubtedly rush to her side.

Seeing Vivienne unleash her powers, "Delilah" couldn't help but smile smugly, her body effortlessly rising to dodge the incoming blast. "You're no match for me. Resorting to your powers is a death wish."

Vivienne's gaze was icy as she retorted, "And what if I add the Millennia Aegis into the mix?"

"Delilah" shot her a look of disbelief. "You've mastered the Millennia Aegis?"

As Vivienne attacked, the cold determination in her eyes was unmistakable. "You've been baiting me with that information, haven't you? Waiting for this moment?"

"Delilah" conjured a protective wave of light around her, yet the force of the energy made her stagger back.

Luckily, she had acquired a teleportation spell from the Wright family, allowing her to instantly move several feet away.

Steadying herself, "Delilah" looked at Vivienne thoughtfully, her smile widening. It seemed Vivienne's prowess only delighted her more.

"Excellent. It seems you've figured out how to wield it."

the trouble. I'll just take you with me, wait for Percival to show up, kill

a sneer of contempt. The notion of someone laying claim to

at a face so similar to Cordelia's. With

family was oblivious to the artifact's purpose? You thought they were the fools, but you're the one being played." Abigail, who took great pride in her appearance, narrowly dodged the attack. Vivienne's words,

gaze was as piercing as when she first encountered Samantha's beautiful yet deceptive face. Physical appearances were never to be trusted. Just like the ancient

and the ambition that could help them achieve their own

the Grimshaw family has spent centuries guarding

your so-called

wildly at Vivienne's words. "Those idiots, their limited understanding couldn't possibly grasp my vision. They'll thank

unfold, her smirk laden with mockery. "The world belongs to everyone. It has nothing to do with you, nor will it ever be yours to

end is

dripping with bloodlust. "Vivienne, whatever happens today, you are destined to be my sacrifice.

not for your interference, my grand plan would have been in motion twenty years ago. Your mother is of no consequence now, and this

dared to

an eyebrow, unphased. "Of course. Did you think I've been idle all these

that's for the best. Now, your heart is the

was calm, but her eyes were searching, "You mean, you couldn't bring yourself to

continue this futile conversation, "There's no need for me to explain these

ran through Vivienne's gaze, "We'll see about

with sarcasm, "Really? After all this time, you haven't noticed