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 what she’s decided;

Vivienne, arms outstretched in

repelled again, he would be there to cushion the

all her energy into the tip

in Vivienne’s hand. Despite

on Vivienne’s wrist, lending his

Sweat beaded on Vivienne’s forehead,

deeply, releasing all her

Another loud bang.

Vivienne and Yuri were repelled, Yuri dropping to his knees, the hand that had touched Vivienne’s wrist throbbing with pain

Percival’s support and the effects of the Blue Infusion, Vivienne

her hand shattered into several pieces, scattering on the

coughed up blood, feeling as if his internal

cup of Blue Infusion, which offered

are you alright?”

with Vivienne and the others in such a state,

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

“Vivienne, don’t exert yourself anymore. I’ll go

kitchen, and the facade of ease vanished from Vivienne’s

are you

gripped his right arm. “I’ll survive,

“Mr. Wolf?”

good,” Percival said, steadying his heartbeat

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

death had

voice had a hint of mischief, “Little girl,

fresh blood in her palm, “The

seriousness upon hearing Vivienne’s breath,

grandpa collapsed, but I can’t penetrate his

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