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.

her thoughts connected like dots, a smirk playing on her lips. "So,

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

"Her motive isn't hard to guess. Power

wasn't interested in motives, shaking his head. "What worries me is, if things have reached this point, she might just snap from years of failed plans turning her into a madwoman." Vivienne's smile was

went straight to

She's even exposing her undead soldiers; she must have everything

me protect you. Or we could hide out at your grandfather's. The ancient warrior

was the old

the only way to solve problems

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 voice turning cold. "She

what's inside this box, I might be able to predict her final

I'll 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

waved her

her grandfather? If he found out, he'd

back, Vivienne sat in the back, resting

her voice

her eyes, asking softly, "What's

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?" Vivienne's

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

hanging up, Anna apologized on behalf of

hadn't expected her mom to suddenly decide on a dinner invitation,

with a hint of

a moment, Vivienne

almost forgotten

Daphne, Anna was just a

recently come

the weight

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