My Flash Romance With the Richest Mogul novel Chapter 1977

Joe and Skylar would keep her safe.

"Goodbye."

"May you have a peaceful life."

A moment later, Manfred watched as the seemingly ordinary copper mirror suddenly glowed.

In an instant, the light surged, wrapping around Vivian and her parents.

He tried to run toward her, but the barrier pushed him back. No matter how hard he fought, he couldn't get close.

Vivian stood between Skylar and Joe.

Her eyes were red, but she forced a bright smile, making it as radiant as she could. "Manfred, goodbye! Take care of yourself. I'll always remember you! Always!"

Manfred's eyes burned red. He wanted to rush forward. A reckless thought filled his mind—if only he could go with her, if only he could follow her to the world she had spoken of so many times.

But every time he took a step forward, the mirror's glowing force shoved him back.

The closer he tried to get, the further he was pushed away.

"Vivian!"

For one final time, he threw himself forward.

The light flared, blinding him. He instinctively raised his arm to shield his eyes.

When he opened his eyes again, the glow that had blocked him earlier had vanished.

Vivian and her parents were gone without a trace.

"Vivian?"

He ran to where they had disappeared. But there was nothing.

The words appeared for a brief moment before quickly fading away.

It was as if they were nothing more than a hallucination.

"Remain true to your heart…" Manfred repeated the words under his breath, lost and dazed.

In the distance, Kemp and the others rushed toward him in panic.

"Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Holland Senior is gravely ill! They say he won't last much longer! Mr. Atkinson!"

Kemp scanned the surroundings. "Where is Ms. Martin?"

Manfred stiffened, his gaze darkening. "She's gone."

"Gone?"