The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 152

Vivienne, who had been silently sitting by the side, gave a nonchalant glance at Beatrice and

her crew.

“Let’s take this to court.” She said. “We can drag this out as long as it takes. Whatever the court decides, we’ll abide by it.”

Beatrice snapped her head around and snarled. “You have no say in this!”

“Vivienne’s words are my own.” Dorian retorted coldly.

“You!” Beatrice exploded. “I will expose your abandonment of me for everyone to know! You don’t care about your reputation?”

“Ha!” Dorian chuckled. “Wasn’t my reputation already tarnished by my own mother and adopted daughter?”

Even after it was proven that Arabella was lying, there were still many who preferred to believe the worst about others. Despite efforts to clarify the truth, the rumors spread faster, leading many to believe Dorian was a child molester and rapist.

“Mom, if you want any money from me, let’s follow Vivienne’s advice and go to court.” Dorian said calmly, “Whenever the verdict comes out, that’s when I’ll pay.”

“Just a heads up.” Vivienne added leisurely. “You have three sons and a daughter, counting Dorian. If the court decides to rule in your favor, they will only order it to be divided equally among the four of you.

towards Mr. Hawthorn, the court will, at most, grant you the

trembling finger at the three

her biological son? Maybe you should have a

understand why Beatrice didn’t like Dorian. She suspected that Dorian might not be her

a paternity test done. I am her biological son.” Dorian

to find out whether or not Beatrice was really his mother. He had hoped he wasn’t her biological son, thinking it might explain why she treated him so horribly and give him some

hand. Despite his unfortunate family, he still had Cordelia, Thaddeus, and

between Dorian and Cordelia

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reason

she stood up to leave, she turned back to Dorian. Whether it’s Arabella or Elijah, anyone

startled and remained stunned even after Vivienne’s footsteps had faded

Cordelia asked

actions have anything to do with Vivienne?” Dorian

still worried about Arabella, are you?” Cordelia asked

silence.

can Vivienne do anyway? If anything, it’s probably Percival who’s pulling the strings.”

said with a bitter smile, “I just don’t want them to

know what they’re doing.” Cordelia reassured

She walked by without a glance, but Arabella called out to

“Vivienne!”

hands in her pockets, she turned to

stared at Vivienne for a long time before breaking

brows before a smirk crossed her lips.

stiffened in shock and