The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Vivienne steadied herself, gently easing Percival’s hand away.

Approaching Jasper again, she listened to his strained breathing, her expression growing more serious by the moment.

Taking a deep breath, Vivienne raised the needle in her hand and aimed for Jasper’s pressure point.

Bang!

Vivienne was sent flying, her speed so swift that even Percival could not intercept her in time, barely managing to grasp her hand.

“Vivienne!” Percival half-knelt on the ground, cradling the fallen Vivienne in his arms and propping her against his leg.

A gush of dark blood surged from Vivienne’s lips, her complexion turning deathly pale.

Yuri hurried over, pressing down on the heel of Vivienne’s hand with vigor.

“Vivienne, feeling any better?” Yuri asked with concern.

Vivienne nodded, standing up with the support of Percival’s hand, a flash of disbelief in her eyes.

She had failed to administer the needle?

What could possibly be the reason?

What on earth was hiding inside Jasper’s body?

“I’ll try again.” Vivienne was determined; her skills would not fail her now!

Percival, Yuri, and Zelda all tried to dissuade her, worried for her safety. “Vivienne, don’t try again.”

“Yeah, Vivienne, let me figure something out. If it happens again, your meridians could shatter.”

“Vivienne, take a seat and rest. Drink this; it will help balance your energy pathways.” Zelda handed her a cup filled with blue water.

Recognizing the extremely rare Blue Infusion, Vivienne took the cup and drank it down, saying, “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of myself. Grandpa is more important.”

With that, Vivienne stepped forward once more. Yuri tried to stop her, but Percival raised a hand.

his head at Yuri and said, “Let

he spoke, he stood behind Vivienne, arms outstretched in

he would be there to cushion the blow

channeling all her energy into the

needle in Vivienne’s hand. Despite exerting

on Vivienne’s wrist, lending his

greater force. Sweat beaded on Vivienne’s forehead, and even Yuri

deeply, releasing

Another loud bang.

knees, the hand that had touched

the Blue Infusion, Vivienne did not suffer shattered meridians,

her hand shattered into several pieces, scattering on

coughed up blood, feeling as

cup

What happened? Vivienne, are you alright?”

and the others in such a state, Zelda felt helpless, her only recourse being tears and

out and took Zelda’s hand. “I’m fine. I’ll heal Uncle Yuri’s hand in a bit, don’t worry. Could you please brew another pot of Blue

tears. “Vivienne, don’t exert yourself anymore. I’ll go make the Blue Infusion right

the

you holding

his right arm. “I’ll survive, it’s

“Mr. Wolf?”

Percival said, steadying his

from her brow and tried to stand but found herself completely drained. Sitting back down, she pulled out

changed; now that his staged death had been exposed, he would not ignore

of mischief, “Little girl, we

blood

shifted to seriousness upon

can’t penetrate his heart

had encountered such situations before, but they were always easily resolved. However, this time, even her needle had snapped!Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All