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.

said, “Let Vivienne do

stood behind Vivienne, arms

repelled again, he would be

intently on the final pressure point, channeling all her energy

invisible barrier halted the needle in Vivienne’s hand. Despite

this, Yuri placed a hand on Vivienne’s wrist, lending

Sweat beaded on Vivienne’s forehead, and

exhaled deeply, releasing all

Another loud bang.

hand that had touched Vivienne’s wrist throbbing with pain as if a thousand needles

Infusion, Vivienne did not suffer shattered meridians, but she nearly

shattered into several pieces, scattering

impact, coughed up blood, feeling as if his

up, giving each a cup

on? What happened? Vivienne, are you alright?” Zelda’s eyes

grew more labored, and with Vivienne and the others

fine. I’ll heal Uncle Yuri’s hand in a bit, don’t worry. Could you please brew another pot of Blue Infusion? Grandpa might need it

vigorously, wiping away her tears. “Vivienne, don’t exert yourself anymore. I’ll

the kitchen, and the facade of ease

Yuri, how are you holding

gripped his right arm. “I’ll survive,

“Mr. Wolf?”

good,” Percival said, steadying his heartbeat and calming

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

that his staged death had been exposed, he

girl, we agreed your fiancé

clutching the fresh blood in

seriousness upon hearing Vivienne’s breath,

I can’t penetrate his

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