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.

like dots, a smirk playing

"If all this adds

motive isn't hard to guess. Power corrupts, and when you add a vendetta into

have reached this point, she might just snap from years

always went straight to the

exposing her undead soldiers;

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

was the old man so

haven't you always taught me that the only way to solve problems is to face

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 won't

be able to predict her

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

her

grandfather? If he found out, he'd rally all his sons to turn Rivenwood upside

sat in the back, resting her

voice hushed but tinged with

eyes, asking

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

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

apologized

on a dinner invitation, leaving her unsure of

cheeks were flushed with a hint of

Vivienne was taken

had almost forgotten

Anna was just a

had recently

the weight of

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