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.

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

leave, only to be stopped

going to find out who

stepped in, "Don't be rash; dad's still in

also tugged at his sleeve, "Listen to our

Maddox finally calmed down.

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

paled, and he swiftly carried her to

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

the familiar surroundings, Vivienne

end

soup he was carrying at the sight.

been bleeding, her

in bed these next few days, no moving around." Vivienne nodded, sipping

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

previous night was to blame,

finishing, Percival's worry seemed to

inquired, "How's the investigation

tray, "Uncle Luke and

was taken

so influential in the

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

to her slightly swollen belly. "The baby's

could sense her own physical condition, she was still

but the doctor said you need to rest to avoid

be prepared, grandpa

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George heard about

at Vivienne's family's place and rushed over first thing in the morning. Upon hearing about

Vivienne, "..."

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