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.

down the book, her thoughts connected like dots, a smirk playing on her lips.

this adds up, it clears up

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

this point, she might just snap from

went straight

exposing her undead soldiers;

let me protect you. Or we could hide out at your grandfather's.

the old man

taught me that the only way to solve problems is

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

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

Until then, prioritize your safety, and don't go anywhere

waved her

If he found out,

back, Vivienne sat in the back, resting her

call, her voice hushed but

slowly opened her eyes, asking softly,

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

Vivienne said

Anna apologized on

on a dinner invitation, leaving her unsure of

flushed with a hint of red, her

moment, Vivienne was taken

almost

Daphne, Anna was

had recently come

the weight

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