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?"

good idea. The old estate has defensive mechanisms left by

do you

Vivienne can't take any more risks. If possible, both of you

and Vivienne

surpassed level ten, and I'm beyond level seven. Together, we are no less formidable than Abigail." Luke and Fredrick

stayed at the Perez estate, it

"What if something

will still come after her. Rather than hiding, fighting back is our only chance." Jasper patted his daughter's hand as if making a decision. "Since the enemy has shown themselves, I won't go back to the estate. I'll stay right

taken aback. "Dad, your health is important. The doctor said you need a quiet place

"Otherwise what?"

flared. "I've put my life into building the Perez family. To see it attacked like this, if I don't see those responsible torn to pieces, that'll be the death of me." Fredrick wisely kept quiet, letting Sasha

front of the old man, their words carried little

being stubborn won't help your health. Go to the estate and rest.

was adamant, his

not fear death. But if anyone

won't stand for

"No discussions!"

Jasper's word was final.

mouth to speak but was silenced by Sasha's shake

much in search for her. Now

we'll stay

way back, Vivienne unconsciously caressed her belly,

a

she was distressed again, covered her hand with his. "Are

focus was her heart, even at the cost of the children. Yet, this time, she withdrew for the sake of the twins in her womb. Percival's eyes

which made Vivienne suspect

a message from Draven plunged her into

those mysterious figures have vanished in the past

disappeared without a trace, but

instructed Draven to