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.

and said, “Let Vivienne do what she’s decided; no one should

he stood behind Vivienne,

again, he would be there to cushion the

energy into the tip of the needle and thrusting

the needle in Vivienne’s hand. Despite exerting all her strength, she

Vivienne’s wrist, lending his strength

to resist with greater force. Sweat beaded on Vivienne’s

releasing

Another loud bang.

had touched Vivienne’s wrist throbbing with pain as if a thousand needles were piercing

and the effects of the Blue Infusion, Vivienne did not suffer shattered meridians, but she

her hand shattered into several pieces, scattering on

Percival, who had absorbed some of the impact, coughed up blood, feeling as

cup of Blue Infusion, which offered a slight

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

and with Vivienne and the others in

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 make the Blue Infusion

to the kitchen, and the

how are you holding up?”

right arm. “I’ll survive,

“Mr. Wolf?”

said, steadying his heartbeat

her brow and tried to stand but found herself completely drained.

staged death had been exposed, he would not ignore or reject

girl, we agreed your fiancé would cover that

blood

to seriousness upon

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

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