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

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

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

his head. "What worries me is, if things have reached this point, she might just snap from years of failed plans turning

went straight to

undead soldiers; she must have

me protect you. Or we could hide out at your grandfather's. The ancient warrior lineage still carries weight;

the old man

that the only way to solve problems is to

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, her

by Vivienne's next words. "If we can figure out what's inside this box, I might be able to predict her

get you an answer by tomorrow. Until then, prioritize your safety, and don't go anywhere alone." Vivienne nodded, then as she was leaving, she turned

waved her

was he supposed to keep this from her grandfather? If he found out, he'd rally all his sons to turn

Vivienne sat in the back, resting

call, her voice hushed but tinged

slowly opened her eyes,

"Viv, my mom wants to invite you

agreement. "Mom, Vivienne said yes. Book the table, and we'll be there

apologized on behalf

her mom to suddenly decide on a dinner invitation, leaving her unsure of how to handle

cheeks were flushed with a hint of red,

a moment, Vivienne was

had almost

was just a

recently

the weight of

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