The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1033

Vivienne and Percival returned to their place.

An hour later, Matthew called. "Viv," he began, "those guys in black were long gone by the time we got there, but we've ID'd the bodies. All missing their hearts." "Fifteen in total, all underage girls, and none of them in the system."

Vivienne wasn't surprised.

The body she had found with Delilah likely came from the same source.

For someone like Abigail, using the undead to harvest these victims for her healing rituals was child's play.

The reason she hadn't touched these people before was fear of exposing her final trump card too soon.

But taking the hearts of a dozen people in one go showed her resolve.

Abigail was gearing up for a final showdown!

The next day, Vivienne took the mysterious box to Finnian.

When it came to exotic artifacts, no one was more knowledgeable than him.

Inspecting the box, Finnian nodded, "I can unlock it, but it'll take two days."

Vivienne was about to leave when Finnian stopped her, "Hold up, take a look at this. Just found it."

He handed her an ancient book.

It seemed at least a century old, documenting the cultural history of what was now the Southern Lakes region. But one line caught Vivienne's eye, tightening her expression. She read the entire story.

Setting down the book, her thoughts connected like dots, a smirk playing on her lips. "So, my hunch was right!"

Finnian stayed silent for a moment, then nodded. "If all this adds up, it clears up a lot of our questions."

Power corrupts, and

head. "What worries me is, if things have reached this point, she

mentor always went straight to

her undead soldiers; she must

could hide out at your grandfather's. The ancient warrior lineage

the

way to solve problems is to

world. The stakes are too high, and I can't stand the thought

next words. "If we can figure out what's inside this box, I might be able to predict her final 'weapon."" "If you really want to help, focus on

"Alright, I'll get you an answer by tomorrow. Until then, prioritize your safety, and don't go anywhere alone." Vivienne nodded,

her off,

this from her grandfather? If he found out, he'd rally all his sons to

back, Vivienne sat in the back, resting her

call, her voice hushed but tinged with

eyes,

"Viv, my mom wants to invite you over for dinner to properly thank you. Are you free tonight?"

agreement. "Mom, Vivienne said yes. Book

Anna apologized

expected her mom to suddenly decide on a dinner invitation, leaving her unsure of how to

flushed with a

moment, Vivienne was taken

had almost forgotten

was just

recently come of

with the weight

forced her to mature too quickly.

with Daphne's return, it seemed like the lost years

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