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

do

glanced at Percival before speaking, "Indeed, Vivienne can't take any more risks. If possible,

and Vivienne exchanged

abilities have already surpassed level ten, and I'm beyond level seven. Together, we are no less

they stayed at the Perez estate,

"What if something like

you see? Even if Vivienne hides at the ends of the earth, that woman 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,

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

"Otherwise what?"

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,

old man, their words carried

"Dad, being stubborn won't help your health. Go to the estate and rest. Once

adamant, his

enough to not fear death. But

won't stand for it."

"No discussions!"

Jasper's word was final.

opened her mouth to speak but was silenced

had endured much in search for her. Now faced with

be it, we'll

back, Vivienne unconsciously caressed

there was a larger

was distressed again, covered her hand with

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 darkened. "No matter her plans,

Vivienne suspect Abigail

from Draven plunged her into deep thought

figures have vanished in the past few days. We've lost all

disappeared without a trace, but Vivienne sensed this

Draven