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.

a smirk playing on her lips. "So, my

nodded. "If all this adds up, it clears up a lot

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

in motives, shaking his head. "What worries me is, if things have reached this point, she

always went straight to the

her undead soldiers; she must have everything in

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

the

way to solve problems is to face them

was taken aback. "This isn't the time 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,

be able to predict her

by tomorrow. Until then, prioritize your safety, and don't go anywhere alone." Vivienne nodded, then as she

her off,

If he found out, he'd rally all

ride back, Vivienne sat in

a call, her voice hushed

opened her eyes, asking

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

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

hanging up, Anna apologized

a dinner invitation, leaving her

cheeks were flushed with a hint

a moment, Vivienne was

had almost forgotten

was just a

recently

with the

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