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.

thoughts connected like dots, a smirk playing on her lips. "So, my hunch was

this adds up, it clears up a lot of our

Power corrupts, and

have reached this point, she might just

mentor always went

even exposing her undead soldiers; she

mention of undead soldiers, Finnian's expression darkened. "Then you should stay put, let me protect you. Or we could hide out at your grandfather's. The

was the old man

way to solve problems is to face them head-on? Only

taken aback. "This isn't the time for bravado, Viv. Abigail's after 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 get her

next words. "If we can figure out what's inside this box, I might be able to predict her final 'weapon."" "If you really want to help, focus on unlocking this. That way, we can stay

safety, and don't go anywhere alone." Vivienne nodded, then as

waved her off,

he found

back, Vivienne sat in the

her voice hushed

slowly opened her eyes, asking softly, "What's

glanced at her through 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.

surprised by Vivienne's straightforward agreement. "Mom, Vivienne said yes. Book the table,

apologized on behalf

a dinner invitation, leaving her

were flushed with a

a moment, Vivienne was taken

almost forgotten

was just

had recently come of

the weight

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