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.

asked, "What happened to

about the house being bombed,

to be stopped by

Maddox said, "I'm going to find out who

be rash; dad's still in

his sleeve,

Maddox finally calmed down.

pregnant. It's not safe for you now." Hearing Sasha, the aunts also chimed in, "Yes, Vivienne, grandpa has always been strong. He'll be okay. You're carrying a

and he swiftly carried her to a ward, whispering, "Don't be afraid,

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

the familiar surroundings, Vivienne sat up

end up at

was carrying at the sight. "Why are you

had been bleeding, her anxiety returning as she

moving around." Vivienne nodded, sipping

adding, "But you, having stressed yourself out, need

previous night was to blame, so she quietly

Percival's worry seemed

inquired, "How's the investigation

bowl back on the tray, "Uncle Luke and

was

so influential

news first that night. So, Uncle Luke really trusts

hand moved to her slightly swollen belly. "The baby's okay,

her own physical

held her hand, "Nothing serious, but the doctor said you need to rest to avoid affecting the later stages of your pregnancy." Vivienne nodded,

then mentioned, "But you should be prepared, grandpa and

"How

George heard about

thing in the morning. Upon hearing about

Vivienne, "..."

impossible to keep