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.

dots, a smirk playing on her

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

"Her motive isn't hard to guess. Power corrupts, and when you add

is, if things have reached this point, she might just snap

mentor always went straight to the

soldiers; she must

put, let me protect you. Or we could hide out at your grandfather's. The ancient warrior lineage still carries weight; nobody would dare touch you." Vivienne raised an

when was the

me that the only way to solve problems is to face them head-on?

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

box, I might be able to predict her final 'weapon."" "If you really want

an answer by tomorrow. Until then, prioritize your safety, and don't go anywhere alone." Vivienne

her

her grandfather? If he found out, he'd rally

back, Vivienne sat in the back,

her voice

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

my mom wants to invite you over for dinner to properly thank you. Are you free tonight?" Vivienne's cool gaze

Vivienne said yes. Book the table, and we'll be there

Anna apologized on behalf

decide on a dinner invitation, leaving her unsure of how to

flushed with a hint of red,

a moment, Vivienne was taken

almost

Daphne, Anna was

recently come

with the weight

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