The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1105

Vivienne wasn't quite buying what Carly was selling. After all, she had crossed paths with too many deceivers, each one cloaked in a veneer of sincerity.

Besides, with the eagle eyes of the townsfolk on them, how could they possibly let Carly sneak in messages?

Seeing Vivienne's silence, Carly grew desperate to prove her identity. "Don't you believe me? The guy you're looking to rescue isn't the mayor's son. He's an outsider, just like you!" At Carly's words, the atmosphere around Vivienne shifted dramatically, her hand swiftly moving to Carly's throat.

"Who exactly are you?!"

The tightening grip turned Carly's face pale, her struggles growing weaker.

Just before Carly could pass out, Vivienne released her, causing Carly to collapse on the ground, gasping for air and looking up at Vivienne.

"I know you still, still have your doubts, but I'm really not like them," Carly managed to say with her remaining strength.

Vivienne pondered for a moment before giving Carly a pill. In seconds, the suffocating feeling vanished.

Looking down at Carly, Vivienne said, "Spill everything you know. If you lie, I won't hesitate to kill you."

Carly was visibly shaken by the cold determination in Vivienne's eyes. It took her a moment to nod in agreement.

"I didn't recognize him as not being Sebastian at first..."

Carly had learned the truth three years ago. She had adored Sebastian from a young age, memorizing all his likes and quirks.

like everyone else, didn't notice anything amiss, partly because she hadn't had the

the drug trade, he wasn't cold to me in private. He could laugh and show emotions just like anyone else," Carly said, tears welling up

had known about the mayor poisoning Sebastian and had grown close to

gloomy atmosphere of Luck Village but felt powerless

see him, which delayed her realization that something was off. It wasn't until she finally got the chance that she instantly noticed the difference. "I've been secretly meeting with

unclenched her fists, overwhelmed by painful

long time to be sure this Sebastian wasn't my Sebastian, until I heard them mention

Vivienne wasn't entirely convinced

just a young girl.

hidden from

a

swnl

known for his

I had a pact. We didn't want to see Luck Village destroyed by the mayor's schemes. We've been planning how to derail their so-called grand plan." "This Sebastian not only forgot about the past but also became colder and even took other actions. You're like me, aren't you? You want to stop all this,

hear Vivienne agree, to join forces and witness a new dawn

a brief silence, Vivienne finally spoke up, catching

newfound respect; she

she had walked in, it had been her doing most of the talking, and Logan's gaze towards her

lying to Vivienne, Carly admitted, "Yes, I'm aware of it, and

Vivienne neither confirmed nor

listened as

was before

heard the