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

"Dad found out about the house being bombed, and it triggered his

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

said, "I'm going to find out who did this and make them pay for

"Don't be rash; dad's

his sleeve, "Listen to

Maddox finally calmed down.

chimed in, "Yes,

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

her eyelids became incredibly heavy, and she

familiar surroundings, Vivienne sat up

did she end up

dropping the soup he was carrying at the sight. "Why are you up? Lie

she had been bleeding, her anxiety returning as she

need to rest for a while. Stay in bed these next few days, no moving 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, "Mom's fine; nothing to

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

emotional outburst the previous night was to blame, so she quietly continued

finishing, Percival's worry

"How's the investigation with

"Uncle Luke and dad are

was taken

he become so influential in

got the news first that night. So, Uncle Luke really

settled, Vivienne's hand moved to her

she was a doctor and could sense her own physical condition, she was still cautious about

"Nothing serious, but the doctor said you need to rest to avoid affecting the later stages of your

"But you should be prepared, grandpa and your parents are on

was surprised, "How did they

heard

the morning. Upon hearing about your condition, he's already on his

Vivienne, "..."

sighed, "Guess it's impossible to keep