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.

urgently asked, "What happened to

replied, "Dad found out about the house being

expression hardened, and he turned to leave, only to be stopped by Luke.

out who did this and make them pay

"Don't be rash; dad's still

also tugged at his sleeve, "Listen

Maddox finally calmed down.

also chimed in, "Yes, Vivienne, grandpa has always been strong. He'll be okay. You're carrying a

face paled, and he swiftly carried her to a ward,

heavy, and she couldn't utter a complete sentence. When she woke up, it was

the familiar surroundings, Vivienne sat

she end up at

entered, almost dropping the soup he was carrying at the sight. "Why are you up?

her anxiety returning as she lay back

around." Vivienne nodded, sipping the soup Percival handed her, then asked, "How's grandpa? And Uncle Luke and mom, are they okay?" Percival assured her,

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

the previous night was to blame, so she

worry

the investigation with

placed the bowl back on the tray, "Uncle Luke and dad are handling it, don't

was

had he become so

her confusion, Percival explained, "Yeah, it was dad's men who got the news first that night. So, Uncle Luke really trusts dad now,

to her slightly

could sense her own physical condition,

"Nothing serious, but the doctor said you need to rest to avoid affecting the

be prepared,

"How did

George heard about

over first thing in the morning. Upon hearing about your condition, he's already

Vivienne, "..."

"Guess it's impossible to keep my pregnancy a secret now,