The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1097

Vivienne and Logan followed two men into the village.

The village was shrouded in mist, making it impossible to see even a single tree through the gray haze. There was an eerie feeling in the air! Logan's heart was pounding uncontrollably.

Who could blame him?

Though he was an apprentice to a renowned Specter Healer, his courage was notably lacking.

He edged closer to Vivienne for comfort. She shot him a look that made him stiffen up and push through his fear.

After what felt like an eternity, they stopped in front of a house.

This house stood out to Logan. They had passed several homes made of earth on their way here, but this one was a quaint little cottage.

He glanced at Vivienne, who seemed unfazed, and followed her lead into the house.

The living room was packed with people, all remarkably young, a mix of men and women.

Sitting at the head of the room were a handsome man and a beautiful woman.

"The gentleman here is our village leader, and the lady is his wife," one of the men in a button-up shirt introduced.

As Logan's gaze shifted to a man seated next to the village leader, his heart skipped a beat.

Wasn't that Mr. Ellington?

could he be the village

Logan's shocked expression

masked his surprise, "He's

she looked at the man who bore an uncanny

the button-up shirt said, "You're sharp to notice our young master's condition. A true testament

spoke,

to be quite

what you need, and we'll provide. I just require that you cure him as soon as possible," the village

Logan retorted, "He's been poisoned since childhood, raised in an environment soaked with toxins. It will take months of treatment with medicinal baths and acupuncture to cleanse his system, not to mention the specific herbs

half a month, no matter what it takes!" the village leader's piercing

feeling as if a wolf had locked its sights on him,

Vivienne for support, but realized all eyes in the room were on him. Swallowing his fear, he defiantly said, "If you expect a

leave but found himself encircled by a group of

reminiscent of demons from the

leader, "What? You

leader stood up, his voice cold, "No outsider leaves Luck Village

need. The quality of what I'll give you

frowned, "I've already told you, it's beyond

within the timeframe I've set, or else, you

and Vivienne were escorted to their

really think that kid can cure

named Sebastian, was the subject

can't, we'll deal with it. But killing him is the easy

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