The Million-Dollar Heart

Vivienne and Percival made their way to the backyard.

Finnian had been waiting for quite some time, and upon seeing them, he set down his cup of coffee, "You're here."

Vivienne approached the empty table, "Master, where's the stuff?"

Finnian stroked his beard, "I had your grandfather get some experts to look at it. It's been stored in a specialized freezer."

Vivienne had a hunch about what it could be.

"How much is there?"

"Only enough for a few people."

Percival frowned; although he didn't know what Vivienne was worried about, anything that concerned both master and apprentice had to be significant. Finnian stood up, "Follow me, you'll understand once you see it."

The item was inside the house where Finnian lived, but surprisingly, Jasper was sitting at the table.

Vivienne paused, "Grandpa?"

Jasper looked at her with concern, "Vivienne, you shouldn't have kept this from me."

Vivienne bit her lip, deciding to come clean, "Grandpa, that person was after me from the start. It's something I have to deal with."

"No matter who this Abigail is, our Perez family won't allow anyone to bully you like this."

Vivienne worried about this exact reaction and spent a good while soothing Jasper.

During their conversation, Finnian had already taken out the item, a red glass vial now lay exposed for all to see.

Vivienne's expression changed upon seeing it.

Though she had guessed Abigail's intentions, the depth of her malevolence was still shocking.

the world, not its

the cold determination on Vivienne's face, Percival also guessed what was at

It's a serum sample, but we're unclear on the type of virus it corresponds to." Vivienne stepped forward to take the item, "Grandpa, don't worry. I'll have it analyzed in the lab and coordinate

was a worst-case

his reason for involving Vivienne was to prevent any leaks, "We trust you with

thought of the

probably didn't know this item

have acted before Vivienne had a chance to open it. She was guarding against what she held in her

these items to achieve her goals

wonder he hadn't allowed Abigail to intervene

left himself

thing she needs to do before revealing her ultimate weapon." Before conquering the world, Abigail's priority

powerful, a monster that needed to consume human

was why Abigail had bided her time for so many

sensing Vivienne's resolve, "You plan to use

indeed prepared for

waited

miss this opportunity, and

of Millennia Aegis

opposing Vivienne's decision to put herself in danger,

mishap. If anything were to happen, it'd be too late

keep it here. I'd like to see for myself

was moved by her grandfather's protective

to handle this." Percival came over, gripping Vivienne's hand, promising Jasper, "Grandpa, I've

just the beginning. Abigail's after more than that.

last confrontation, Abigail had attempted to

Vivienne wouldn't leave

Abigail was the only way

on the shoulder, "I think you're underestimating my apprentice. She

vel

threat entirely."