On the other side.

Vivienne and Logan were led to a secluded backyard behind the villa.

The yard, much like the villa, bore the charm of rustic architecture.

Once they were left alone, Logan set down his medical bag and turned to Vivienne, anxiety etched on his face, "Ms...."

But he was silenced by a sharp look from Vivienne.

Logan glanced around. Despite the quietness of the villa's backyard and the lack of visible onlookers, he couldn't shake the feeling of being watched.

Changing his approach, Logan said, "We must be exhausted. Let's rest for today. Tomorrow, you can sort through the herbs we need, and I'll prepare a medicinal bath."

As he spoke, Vivienne pulled out her smartphone, which swiftly transformed into a mini-computer. Her fingers danced over it rapidly. Moments later, she tucked the device away.

Logan gestured to his mouth, waiting for Vivienne's nod before speaking again, "Ms. Vivienne, did they plant surveillance in our room?"

Vivienne nodded, "It's taken care of."

She had just manipulated the surveillance feed, ensuring their watchers saw a fabricated image instead of their real actions. Relieved, Logan then broached another subject, "Was that Mr. Ellington earlier? He's the spitting image of Mr. Ellington!"

It was hard to believe that two people could look so alike without being the same person.

narrowed slightly before she

It was Percival!

she could recognize him anywhere - her

"It really was Mr. Ellington? But how could he be involved with those using poison? I thought such abilities required exposure from a young age. If he is Mr. Ellington, how does that fit?" He trusted Vivienne. If she said

as she

the village was steeped in silence, Vivienne abruptly woke to find a figure standing by her bed. She simply looked at him and leaned back against her

room, illuminating the man's

Sebastian. Or rather,

how long were you planning to hide?" Vivienne's voice was calm

bit his lip, "Vivienne, it's

the light, he could see the man by Vivienne's bed was the village leader's son they

for Vivienne's safety,

"Yes," Percival murmured.

their precarious situation, "Mr. Ellington, what is going on? Why are you here? And how did you become... like this?" Percival turned to Vivienne instead of

a moment of silent communication between them, Percival explained, "After our child was born, and you were recovering, I didn't want to burden you further. I started investigating Abigail's confidant on

found Luck Village?" Vivienne asked after

Abigail had an adopted son, fiercely loyal to her,

seems decrepit, but in reality, it's a

raised her eyebrows,

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