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.

connected like dots, a smirk playing on her

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

Power corrupts, and when you add

head. "What worries me is, if things have reached this point, she might just snap from years of failed plans turning her into a madwoman." Vivienne's smile was

went straight to the

soldiers; she must have everything

should stay 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

when was the old man so

that the only way to solve

too high, and

what's inside this box, I might be able to

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 turned back

waved her

this from her grandfather? If he found

Vivienne sat in the back, resting her

voice hushed but tinged with

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

"Viv, my mom wants to invite you over for dinner to properly

agreement. "Mom, Vivienne said yes. Book the

Anna apologized on behalf

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

a hint

moment, Vivienne was taken

had almost forgotten

Anna was just

had recently come of

with the weight

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