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?"

estate has defensive

what do

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

Vivienne

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

Perez estate, it was unclear who would

if something like

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

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

"Otherwise what?"

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 and

old man, their words carried

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

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lived long enough to not fear death. But if

won't stand for

"No discussions!"

Jasper's word was final.

to speak but was

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

it, we'll stay

caressed

felt there was a larger scheme

distressed again, covered her hand with his. "Are you

What is she planning?" Previously, Abigail's sole focus was her heart, even at the cost of the children. Yet,

suspect Abigail

a message from Draven plunged her into deep

have vanished in the past few

trace, but Vivienne sensed

instructed Draven