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."

somber. "Her motive isn't hard to guess. Power corrupts, and when you

reached this point, she might just snap from years of failed plans turning

went

She's even exposing her undead soldiers; she must have everything

the mention of undead soldiers, Finnian's expression darkened. "Then you should stay put, let me protect you. Or we could hide out at your grandfather's. The ancient warrior lineage

was the

the only way to solve problems is to face them head-on?

high, and I can't stand the thought of

inside this box, I might be able to predict her final 'weapon."" "If you really want

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

her

keep this from her grandfather? If he found out, he'd rally all

back, Vivienne sat in the back,

a call, her voice hushed but tinged with

slowly opened her eyes, asking softly, "What's

through the rearview mirror, slightly embarrassed. "Viv, my mom wants to invite you over for dinner to properly thank you. Are you

agreement. "Mom, Vivienne said yes.

hanging up, Anna apologized

expected her mom to suddenly decide on a

a hint of red,

Vivienne was

almost forgotten

Anna was just

had recently come

the

to mature

seemed like

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