The Million-Dollar Heart (Percival and Vivienne) novel 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?

How could he be the village leader's son?

The man in the button-up shirt noticed Logan's shocked expression and frowned, "What's the matter?"

Logan quickly masked his surprise, "He's poisoned!"

He glanced at Vivienne, but her expression remained unchanged even as she looked at the man who bore an uncanny resemblance to Percival.

"Indeed," the man in the button-up shirt said, "You're sharp to notice our young master's condition. A true testament to the skill of a Thousand-Hands Healer."

The village leader then spoke, "Can you cure him?"

"It's possible, but it's going to be quite the task," Logan replied.

"Tell us what you need, and we'll provide. I just require that you cure him as soon as possible," the village leader's voice was deep and commanding.

"As soon as possible? You're joking, right?" 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 needed to concoct the medicine."

"Don't worry about the herbs. I need him cured within half a month, no matter what it takes!" the village leader's piercing gaze put immense pressure on Logan.

Logan shivered involuntarily, feeling as if a wolf had locked its sights on him, making him immensely uncomfortable.

He glanced towards Vivienne for support, but realized all eyes in the room were on him. Swallowing his fear, he defiantly said, "If you expect a miracle in half a month, you're better off finding someone else!"