The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

The undead were efficiently handled by Luke and Fredrick with their unique abilities.

Anna was taken elsewhere by the Linklater family for her safety.

Percival and Vivienne stepped out together, followed by a visibly anxious Arthur who was meticulously checking Sasha for any injuries.

Upon seeing Jasper, Vivienne was somewhat surprised. "Grandpa, what brings you here?"

Jasper's gaze swiftly assessed them and Sasha, relieved to find no injuries. "I heard about the trouble with the Linklaters and came to check. Never expected to walk into this."

"Vivienne, is that woman the one you've been searching for? Abigail?"

Though Jasper posed it as a question, his tone suggested certainty.

Vivienne nodded, catching the direction of Jasper's gaze. "Did you notice something, Grandpa?"

Recalling the shadow cloning technique he witnessed from Abigail, Jasper's eyes narrowed slightly. "It's just that her abilities seemed familiar, reminiscent of some ancient warrior lineages that have long vanished."

Vivienne smirked slightly. "That's not surprising. Most of her powers come from siphoning the strengths of others, not from her own cultivation."

Jasper fell silent for a moment. "No wonder she bears a resemblance to other ancient lineages. She acquired them through such methods."

Luke frowned. "There's such a technique in this world?"

Nan and Chi came over, their brows furrowed with concern. "We never imagined she was no ordinary person. With Vivienne expecting, having such a dangerous figure lurking is far too risky."

The power displayed by that individual had exceeded their expectations.

Even just her cloning technique made her nearly untraceable.

Coupled with Abigail's array of other abilities, it seemed almost impossible for anyone to best her.

Luke pondered for a moment. "Vivienne, you can't afford any risk now. Why not stay with your grandpa at the Perez Homestead for a while?"

a good idea. The old estate has defensive mechanisms left by our

what do you

before speaking, "Indeed, Vivienne can't take any more risks. If possible, both of you should come

Vivienne

"Grandpa, Uncles, to be honest, Mr. Wolf's abilities have already surpassed level ten, and I'm beyond level seven. Together, we are no less formidable than Abigail." Luke and Fredrick looked at each

such power, even if they stayed at the Perez estate, it was unclear who

worried. "What if something like

of the earth, that woman will still come after her. Rather than hiding, fighting back is our only chance." Jasper

"Dad, your health is important. The doctor

"Otherwise what?"

like this, if I don't see those responsible

front of the old man, their words

health. Go to the estate and rest. Once everything's settled, we'll bring you back,

adamant,

"I've lived long enough to not fear death. But if anyone dares to harm my daughter

I won't stand

"No discussions!"

Jasper's word was final.

her mouth to speak but was silenced by

decades, Jasper had endured much in search for her. Now faced with this danger, he wouldn't

be it, we'll

back, Vivienne unconsciously caressed her belly, pondering Abigail's last

there was a larger scheme

was distressed again, covered her hand

focus was her heart, even at the cost of the children. Yet, this time, she

passed peacefully, which made Vivienne suspect Abigail

from Draven plunged her into deep thought

master, traces of those mysterious figures have vanished in the past few days. We've lost

disappeared without a trace, but Vivienne sensed this was

instructed Draven to