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

then nodded. "If all this adds up, it

guess. Power corrupts, and

wasn't interested in motives, shaking his 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."

always went straight

exposing her undead soldiers; she

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

was the old man

taught me that the only way to

and

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.

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,

waved her

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

sat in the back, resting

received a call, her voice

opened her eyes, asking softly,

her through the rearview mirror, slightly embarrassed. "Viv, my mom wants to invite you over for dinner to properly thank you. Are you free

surprised by Vivienne's straightforward agreement. "Mom, Vivienne

hanging up, Anna apologized on behalf of

suddenly decide on a dinner invitation, leaving

flushed with a hint of

Vivienne

had almost forgotten

Anna was

recently

with the weight

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