The Million-Dollar Heart

Yuri glanced upward as the ceiling trembled, instinctively wrapping Zelda in his arms. "Maddox, take Willa and Vivienne out of here. I'll figure something out. Natalia and Yasmine are your responsibility now outside." Zelda immediately understood his implication, her eyes welling up with tears. "No, you can't stay here. Natalia and Yasmine are still outside. You can't stay for the kids' sake either."

"I'm not going to make it out anyway. Stop worrying about me. You all need to leave; we can't all be trapped here."

Yuri couldn't bear to hear this, his brows furrowing. "What are you talking about? There's no way I'm leaving you behind." Vivienne spoke up, "Uncle Yuri, we really can't wait any longer. Please step aside, Mr. Wolf and I will figure something out."

Then to Zelda, she said, "Mom, we wouldn't just stand by and watch, no matter who it was."

Vivienne and Percival exchanged a look, each understanding the other's plan.

Percival activated his supernatural ability, emitting a powerful energy wave to shield them.

Meanwhile, Vivienne cleared the rubble at Zelda's feet.

Yuri quickly scooped Zelda up.

The house began to shake.

Vivienne's eyes turned cold, using her powers to blast open a path, only retracting her force when they were safely outside, returning to Percival's side. "Mr. Wolf, it's clear now."

Percival wrapped an arm around her waist, channeling his inner energy to its peak. Just as the house was about to collapse, he used his power to ensure they reached safety. They regrouped in an open area, Zelda panicking upon not seeing the kids.

Vivienne reassured her, "Sasha took them. They're probably with grandpa now."

This eased everyone's nerves.

Maddox suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no, what about Fredrick?"

Vivienne reassured him, "Mom and dad went to check on him."

Just then, Sasha called to say they'd rescued everyone, but grandpa had a sudden health scare and they'd rushed to the hospital.

At the hospital, they arrived just as Jasper was being wheeled into surgery.

"What happened

looking worried, replied, "Dad found out about the house being bombed,

hardened, and he turned to leave, only to be stopped by Luke. "Where do you think you're

find out who

be rash; dad's still

tugged at his sleeve,

Maddox finally calmed down.

chimed in, "Yes, Vivienne, grandpa has

carried her to a ward, whispering, "Don't

incredibly heavy, and she couldn't utter a complete sentence. When she woke

the familiar surroundings, Vivienne sat

end up at

almost dropping the soup he was carrying at the sight.

she had been bleeding, her anxiety returning as she lay back

around." Vivienne nodded, sipping the soup Percival handed her, then asked, "How's grandpa?

blew on the soup, adding, "But you, having stressed yourself out, need to avoid

emotional outburst the previous night was to

worry seemed to

the investigation with the Perez family

back on the tray, "Uncle Luke and dad are handling

was taken

had he become so influential in the

"Yeah, it was dad's men who got the news first that night. So, Uncle Luke really trusts dad now, plus with dad's resources, the investigation's

things settled, Vivienne's hand moved to her

was a doctor and could sense her own

but the doctor said you need to rest to avoid affecting

you should be prepared, grandpa and your parents are

surprised, "How did

heard about

thing in the morning. Upon hearing about your condition, he's already on his way here.

Vivienne, "..."

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