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

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

somber. "Her motive isn't hard to guess. Power corrupts,

if things have reached this point, she might just snap from years of failed

went straight to the

her undead soldiers; she must have everything in

"Then you should stay put, let me protect you. Or we could hide out at your grandfather's. The ancient

when was the old man

to solve problems is to face them head-on?

whole world. The stakes are too high, and I can't stand the thought of you in danger." Vivienne's

by Vivienne's 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 one step

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

waved her off,

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

back, Vivienne sat

voice hushed but tinged with

her eyes, asking softly, "What's

embarrassed. "Viv, my mom wants to invite you over for dinner to properly thank you. Are you free

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

Anna apologized

on a dinner invitation,

flushed with a

Vivienne

had almost forgotten

Daphne, Anna was just a

had recently

the weight of

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