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."

to guess. Power corrupts, and when you add a

shaking his head. "What worries me is, if things have reached this point, she might just snap from years of failed plans turning her into a madwoman." Vivienne's smile was

went

exposing her undead soldiers; she must have everything

you should stay put, let me protect you. Or we could hide out at your grandfather's. The ancient warrior lineage still carries weight;

when was the

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

isn't the time for bravado, Viv. Abigail's after the whole world. The stakes are too high, and I can't stand

I might be able to predict her

Until then, prioritize your safety, and don't go anywhere alone."

her

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

sat

her voice hushed but tinged with

opened her eyes, asking

to invite you over for dinner to properly thank you. Are you free tonight?" Vivienne's

surprised by Vivienne's straightforward agreement. "Mom, Vivienne said yes. Book the table, and we'll be

up, Anna apologized on behalf

her mom to suddenly decide on a dinner

with a hint of red, her smile

Vivienne

had almost forgotten

Anna was just a

had recently

with the weight of

forced her to

seemed like the lost

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