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?"

old estate has defensive mechanisms left by our

what do

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

Vivienne exchanged

be honest, Mr. Wolf's abilities have already surpassed level ten, and I'm beyond

Perez estate, it was unclear who would be

if something

ends of the earth, that woman will still come after her. Rather than hiding, fighting back is our

is important. The doctor said you

"Otherwise what?"

To see it attacked like this, if I don't see those responsible torn

man, their words

health. Go to the estate and rest. Once

adamant, his

death. But if anyone dares to harm my

I won't stand

"No discussions!"

Jasper's word was final.

mouth to speak but was silenced by Sasha's shake

her. Now faced with this danger, he wouldn't agree

be it, we'll stay

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

felt there was a larger scheme behind Abigail's

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

head. "I'm fine, Mr. Wolf. I'm just wondering why Abigail suddenly left after finding out I was carrying twins. What is she planning?" Previously, Abigail's sole focus was her heart, even at the cost of the children. Yet, this time, she withdrew for the sake of the

passed peacefully, which made Vivienne suspect Abigail was luring

a message from Draven plunged her into

vanished in the past

disappeared without a trace, but Vivienne

instructed Draven to