The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 1033

Vivienne and Percival returned to their place.

An hour later, Matthew called. "Viv," he began, "those guys in black were long gone by the time we got there, but we've ID'd the bodies. All missing their hearts." "Fifteen in total, all underage girls, and none of them in the system."

Vivienne wasn't surprised.

The body she had found with Delilah likely came from the same source.

For someone like Abigail, using the undead to harvest these victims for her healing rituals was child's play.

The reason she hadn't touched these people before was fear of exposing her final trump card too soon.

But taking the hearts of a dozen people in one go showed her resolve.

Abigail was gearing up for a final showdown!

The next day, Vivienne took the mysterious box to Finnian.

When it came to exotic artifacts, no one was more knowledgeable than him.

Inspecting the box, Finnian nodded, "I can unlock it, but it'll take two days."

Vivienne was about to leave when Finnian stopped her, "Hold up, take a look at this. Just found it."

He handed her an ancient book.

It seemed at least a century old, documenting the cultural history of what was now the Southern Lakes region. But one line caught Vivienne's eye, tightening her expression. She read the entire story.

the book, her thoughts connected like dots, a smirk playing

a moment, then nodded. "If all this adds up, it clears up a lot

to guess. Power corrupts, and when you add a vendetta

head. "What worries me is, if things have reached this point, she

always went straight

undead soldiers; she must have everything

"Then you should stay put, let me protect you. Or we could hide out at your grandfather's.

the old man so

to solve problems is to face them

the whole world. The stakes are too high, and I can't stand the thought of you in danger." Vivienne's gaze softened, her voice turning cold. "She won't

sidetracked by Vivienne's next words. "If we can figure out what's inside this box, I might be able to predict her final

persuasion was futile, Finnian agreed reluctantly. "Alright, I'll get you an answer by tomorrow. Until then, prioritize your safety, and don't go anywhere alone." Vivienne nodded, then as she was leaving, she

waved her

was he supposed to keep this from her grandfather? If he found

sat

call, her voice hushed but

opened her eyes, asking softly, "What's

the rearview mirror, slightly embarrassed. "Viv, my mom wants to invite you over for dinner to properly thank you. Are you free tonight?" Vivienne's cool gaze lifted.

agreement. "Mom, Vivienne said

up, Anna apologized

her mom to suddenly decide on a dinner invitation, leaving

flushed with a hint

Vivienne

had almost

Anna was

had recently

the weight

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