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."

trouble. I'll just take you

Vivienne's lips curled into a sneer of contempt. The notion of someone laying claim to Mr. Wolf's life was ludicrous

grown tired of staring at a face so

but you're the one being

as when she first encountered Samantha's beautiful yet deceptive face. Physical appearances were never to be trusted. Just like the ancient warrior lineage of the Grimshaw family, Abigail was under the

and the ambition that could help them

you honestly believe the Grimshaw family has spent centuries guarding

they don't believe in your so-called grand

couldn't possibly grasp my vision. They'll thank me, worship me, for I will be the

madness unfold, her smirk laden with mockery. "The world belongs to everyone. It has nothing to do with you, nor

your end

"Vivienne, whatever happens today, you are destined to be my sacrifice. This is your debt to

mother

darkened. "You dared to

an eyebrow, unphased. "Of course. Did you think I've

for that moment of carelessness on my part, you wouldn't be here today... but maybe that's for the best. Now,

were searching, "You mean, you couldn't bring yourself to harm my mom because she was pregnant

this futile conversation, "There's no need for me to explain these things to you. All you need to

through Vivienne's gaze, "We'll

this time, you haven't noticed that no one's coming to save you?" Vivienne looked up