Chapter 821

The bullet whizzed past Vivian Laurent's temple.

She had anticipated it, effortlessly dodging with a swift sidestep.

"Your marksmanship has declined," Vivian remarked coolly.

Annika Heilbronn's gun hand trembled slightly.

She'd never missed before - these skills were personally taught by Master Zero.

If her mentor knew she couldn't even hit a pregnant woman...

"Don't get cocky!" Annika snarled, firing several rapid shots.

Despite her six-month pregnancy, Vivian moved with impossible agility.

The bullets found only empty air, not even grazing her clothes.

"Seems today isn't your lucky day." Vivian smoothed back stray strands of hair.

Annika's eyes burned with fury. "Vivian Laurent, don't worry - I'll kill you yet!"

Before the words faded, she vaulted onto the windowsill and vanished into the night.

The Langley residence lay in shambles.

Vivian dialed Isabella Langley. "She fled west."

"Leave it to me." Isabella's voice was ice.

Hanging up, Vivian approached Bianca Semona cowering in the corner.

"Heard everything?" She yanked the trembling woman out.

Bianca's face was bloodless, her entire body shaking.

"You'll make a public statement to the media tomorrow," Vivian commanded.

"No!" Bianca shrieked. "She'll murder me!"

Vivian's laugh was cold. "You think hiding will keep you safe?"

Bianca's nails dug into her palms.

She stole a glance at Vivian, warring internally.

"Why... why should I trust you?"

Vivian didn't bother responding, turning instead to the shaken Madeline Delmonico.

"I'll compensate for the damages."

Madeline clutched her sleeve. "Dr. Luna, please protect us!"

Her voice trembled. "That woman is terrifying..."