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 Vivienne do what she’s decided; no one

Vivienne, arms outstretched in a

be repelled again, he would be there

on the final pressure point, channeling all her energy into the tip of the needle and thrusting it down

barrier halted the needle in Vivienne’s hand. Despite exerting all her strength, she could not

Vivienne’s wrist, lending his strength

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

exhaled deeply, releasing all her

Another loud bang.

his knees, the hand that had touched Vivienne’s wrist throbbing with pain as if a

of the Blue Infusion,

her hand shattered

absorbed some of the impact, coughed up blood, feeling as if his internal organs had

cup of Blue Infusion, which offered

What happened? Vivienne, are you alright?”

grew more labored, and with Vivienne and the others in such a state, Zelda felt

hand in a bit, don’t worry. Could you please brew another pot of Blue Infusion? Grandpa might need it

exert yourself anymore. I’ll go make the Blue

the

Yuri, how are you holding up?”

right arm. “I’ll survive,

“Mr. Wolf?”

Percival said, steadying his heartbeat and

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

his staged death had been

girl, we agreed your fiancé would cover that 80 million debt. You

coughed, clutching the fresh blood in her palm, “The Perez

seriousness upon hearing Vivienne’s

grandpa collapsed, but I can’t penetrate his heart with a needle. Something

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