The Million-Dollar Heart novel Chapter 1042

Percival had everything at the hospital squared away in no time.

After a brief exchange at the doorstep, Vivienne and Sasha went their separate ways.

On the ride back, Percival couldn't help but notice the troubled look on Vivienne's face. "You think Abigail is behind this?" he ventured.

Vivienne pursed her lips, "It's just... the poison in Daphne's system, it seems familiar."

In the dead of night.

"Boom—"

A loud explosion echoed from the southwest.

Vivienne shot up from her bed, and there, by the window, stood Mr. Wolf. He turned, a grave look on his face, "Vivienne, the Perez family's been hit."

Her heart tightened, tossing the covers aside, she leapt up, "What happened?"

Percival was there, steadying her, "Dad called. The Perez's were attacked, someone lobbed ten mini bombs over their estate. The military's already been dispatched for search and rescue."

A cold fury settled in Vivienne's eyes, "We're heading there now."

Arriving at the Perez estate, they found Sasha and Arthur already there.

Arthur, worried about Vivienne's well-being especially since she was over three months pregnant, hesitated to let her go further.

But Vivienne couldn't care less about her own state at that moment, turning to Sasha, she asked, "Mom, is anyone hurt? How about grandpa?"

Sasha, her face set in a grim line amid the chaos, replied, "It's still unclear. Stick with me, we'll go in and rescue them first."

"Okay!"

Without another word, they plunged into the fray, with Arthur and Percival following close behind, anxiety written all over their faces.

The Perez estate was now nothing but rubble.

Every step they took on the debris-filled ground fueled Vivienne's rage. Whoever dared to target the Perez family would pay dearly.

Following the layout etched in their memories, Sasha and Vivienne first reached Jasper's residence, already a hive of rescue activity.

Sasha, frantic, called out, "Dad, where are you? It's Sasha..."

Vivienne, scanning from a higher vantage point, soon heard a faint response, "Sasha, we're here."

It was Uncle Luke's voice.

"Mom, Uncle Luke is about five meters ahead of you, down there."

Sasha signaled for the team to move, and as they cleared the rubble, the trapped figures came into view.

Vivienne hastened over, her brows knitted in concern.

Not only Luke was there, but Jasper as well.

Seeing them, Sasha's eyes brimmed with tears, "Bro, Dad, are you alright?"

Luke, doing his best to push Jasper upward, said, "Dad's unconscious. While I still have the strength, get him out. He's got a back injury that can't wait."

Sasha took Jasper and instructed the rescuers to carry him outside.

Vivienne glanced at Luke, pale but determined, "Uncle Luke, how are you holding up?"

Luke shook his head, "I'm fine. Don't waste time on me. Your aunt has gone to save Natalia and Yasmine. I'm worried she can't handle it alone."

After making sure the medics were with Luke, Vivienne turned to leave when a panicked shout stopped her, "The structure's going to collapse!"

Her heart clenched; in an instant, she unleashed her powers, forming a massive shield to protect Luke from the impending collapse.

Energy surged, slowing time around them.

Arriving just in time, Percival saw Vivienne disperse the debris with her formidable power. He couldn't stop her, only wrapping her in his energy to prevent any harm.