The Million-Dollar Heart (Percival and Vivienne) novel Chapter 331

Quincy was their guide, with Percival at the wheel, as they made their way south.

After a solid two-hour drive, they finally pulled up to a residential area.

They were in the wealthiest part of Rivenwood, where only the rich and influential resided. Everyone in this area was blessed with substantial resources.

Money was one thing, but these folks had connections that were anything but ordinary.

Quincy led them into one of the villas and down into the basement.

The place was heavily guarded with plenty of organization members.

But Vivienne and Percival, who were disguised as Cordelia and Dorian, as well as Quincy, were familiar faces; hence, they met no roadblocks.

Once in the basement, they quickly found Dorian and Cordelia huddled in a corner.

They seemed unharmed, but their faces were pale and drawn. They looked like they hadn't eaten in days.

"Algernon." Quincy spoke to the man watching over them. "We're moving these two immediately. Get ready."

"Moving?" Algernon eyed Percival and Vivienne behind Quincy. "Why the sudden move? Weren't they doing fine here?"

"Things have changed. It's all for the potion." Quincy didn't have time to explain and kept it brief. "In any case, we'll take responsibility for moving them to a safe place."

"Rest assured," Vivienne suddenly spoke from behind, "they will be safe."

"Your voice!" Both Algernon and Quincy were taken aback. This wasn't Cordelia's voice, nor was it Ismene's.

She wasn't one of GTO's people.

"Quick! Call for backup!" Quincy's first instinct was to call for help, but the next moment, she realized that she was frozen in place. "You guys!"

Algernon rushed them, but Percival easily subdued him.

Once Algernon was restrained, Vivienne and Percival went to untie Dorian and Cordelia.

All the noise made a weakened Dorian open his eyes.

He saw Cordelia in front of him and then suddenly realized that there was somebody else beside them. He was taken aback.

He was startled when he looked back at Percival.

Wasn't that him?

"Mr. Hawthorn!" Vivienne called out to him, breaking his daze. "I'm here to rescue you."

"Vivienne?" Dorian snapped back to reality and urgently whispered, "How are you here? Run...there's too many of them..."

Vivienne's heart softened, and she gently assured him that things were fine. "It's okay. I'll get you home safe and sound."

She helped Dorian and Cordelia up.

Just then, Thomas walked in.

"Percival, everyone's been subdued."

Thomas had fully recovered a few days prior and had rejoined Percival's team the night before.

Percival looked expressionlessly at Quincy and Algernon on the ground and coldly gave out his orders. "Take them back. I'll interrogate them myself."

"Roger that." Thomas nodded and ordered the team members who came with him to take everyone away.

Dorian and Cordelia watched the fully armed men make their moves, then looked at Percival.

The last time Vivienne's students were kidnapped, it was Percival who stormed in with a fully armed team. Back then, they were only concerned about Vivienne and didn't think much of it.

The sky had gradually darkened by the time they reached the residential complex. As soon as they got out of the car, they immediately brought Dorian and Cordelia into the apartment.

Percival poured them some hot coffee and had previously arranged for food to be delivered.

Only after Dorian and Cordelia had sipped the warm brew and nibbled on some food did they finally regain their composure.

Upon seeing the worry etched on Vivienne's face, Dorian reassured her. "They didn't hurt us. They just kept us hungry for a few days. You two don't need to blame yourselves.”

Vivienne's face remained clouded with concern. "It was my oversight. I should have arranged for your protection sooner."

In fact, before she left Havenwood, she had specifically allocated people to ensure Dorian and Cordelia’s safety.

In order to not disrupt their lives, she had instructed the guards to maintain a discreet distance.

But it was this distance, coupled with Rowan's talent for disguises, that had allowed the impostors to slip into Tranquil Estates unnoticed.

"It's not your fault.” Dorian was quick to comfort her. “They were after that potion."

During their captivity, their captors probed Dorian with veiled questions about Karen.

He sensed something amiss and realized that they were after the potion he had once hidden away.

“Thankfully, the potion is in your hands.” Dorian let out a sigh of relief. If he hadn't handed the potion over to Vivienne earlier, who knew what would have transpired?

Just as Karen had said, when Vivienne was powerful enough, it was time to entrust her with the mission.

Vivienne was the only one who could shoulder the burden he couldn't bear.

"You don't need to worry about the potion." Vivienne eased his worries. "I'll handle it."

After a pause, she looked at them and asked, "What are your plans now?"