The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 245

Darren quickly took a step back, maintaining a distance of roughly eight yards from Vivienne, as if he were avoiding the plague.

After noticing everyone’s puzzled looks, he coughed awkwardly. “It’s just.. Mom, I’m a big star now. There are going to be so many people at the gemstone auction. What if someone recognizes me?”

He glanced at Vivienne. “Besides, she doesn’t need me to look after her. If anything, she should be looking after me”

He had barely made it out of that hellhole, swearing to himself that he would never get close to Vivienne again if they ever met. He swore to himself to keep at least a ten yard distance between himself and her

But damn it! His long lost cousin was none other than Vivienne This wasn’t a happy reunion, it was a death sentence!

“A big star my ass!” Melissa retorted “Your older cousin, Kala, is an award winning actress, and she still walks around town every day. How come she doesn’t have as many issues as you do?”

“That’s because she’s chased by fans all day” Darren rolled his eyes. “Remember when she got trapped in a men’s restroom by a bunch of fans and had to be rescued by the police? That even made the news”

“So, are you going or not?” Melissa questioned him, not wanting to waste time arguing with him.

“Can not?” Darren looked at Vivienne fearfully

“If you don’t want to go, then don’t” Vivienne’s tone was indifferent. It was actually a bit kind.

Darren shivered and quickly changed his attitude. “No, I’ll go. I like gemstones too.”

Ashley exchanged a puzzled glance, not quite understanding Darren’s odd behavior, but they didn’t push further.

to have her brother come

them. Mila, Calista, Paula, and her son were in one car, then Carl insisted on

Darren, Ronald, and Ashley in Ronald’s car. When Darren saw Ronald’s new car, he was eager to drive

the River

road for less than half an hour when Ashley turned pale from Darren’s terrible driving

the car I feel sick.” Ashley

the other driver, Carl, overtook them and gave him a disdainful look. He hit the gas pedal hard, chasing after Carl recklessly. The car almost spun out of control when he took a sharp turn.

Vivienne couldn’t stand it any longer. Feeling nauseous, she snapped. “Stop the

was hell–bent on catching

not?” Vivienne’s voice was menacing. She spoke like she was

felt a chill run down his spine, and his voice

the fresh air before glaring hatefully at Darren. “I swear I’ll never get in a car with you

Darren scratched

had already pulled open the driver’s door, yanking him out and shoving

and whined

they had been competing with

a cold glance, buckled

“Ashley

belt, Vivienne

even though Vivienne drove faster than Darren, the ride was much smoother. Even when taking sharp turns at high speed, Ashley

“Party in the USA on full blast,

exclaimed from the back seat. He connected his phone to the

cringe. Ashley reached to turn the music off,

a street racing enthusiast with excellent driving skills Outrunning Darren, who had always been keen on