The Million-Dollar Heart

Vivienne cast a derisive glance at Judith, a sneer etching the corners of her lips. "Judith, do I need to remind you that my mom has only one daughter?"

Judith's face turned a shade of ashen fury.

That was why her attitude towards Vivienne had turned frosty since she learned that Calista was Scott's daughter.

Vivienne was the proverbial ungrateful brat. No matter how kind they were to her, how much they poured out their hearts, she always took their kindness for granted, mistaking their genuine concern for meddling interference!

She always acted like she did not give a hoot about the Brooks family.

At first, Judith tolerated Vivienne's insolence because she owed her life to her. But now...

Scott was not only Calista's father!

Since Vivienne did not cherish their goodwill, then it was time to lavish all their affection on Calista.

Vivienne gave Judith a sidelong glance, her gaze finally settling on Calista. With a tone of indifference, she said, "Don't call me family anymore. You don't deserve it."

With those words, Vivienne turned on her heel, ready to leave.

Calista, teeth clenched as if nursing a deep grievance, called out, "Vivienne, if you keep this up, the Brooks family won't be able to put up with you anymore."

"Oh, really?" Vivienne's gaze flicked to Scott. "Mr. Brooks, are you going to throw me out?"

Scott fell silent for a moment before saying, "I won't throw you out."

Vivienne's lips curled into a faint smile, and without another word to them, she entered her room.

Once in her room, she pulled out her phone and made a call.

"Vivienne." The voice on the other end greeted, laced with a hint of warmth.

Vivienne poured herself a glass of water, took a sip, and then said, "Calista's been brought back."

There was a brief pause on the line before Percival responded in his typically measured tone, "It seems someone has grown impatient."

"The virus lab of Mr. B hasn't been found yet," Vivienne stated coldly.

started. Don't worry. I will do everything in my power to save those

"Good, I'll leave Vanguard Agency to you. I'll

"Will do."

humiliation she had endured. He swiftly suggested, "Since yesterday was a misunderstanding, let's throw

"Thank you, Dad."

but Scott spoke first. Naturally, she accepted, seizing the opportunity

restore her reputation,

it matter if it

in

event to vindicate Calista's honor. Considering that the decorations from the previous night had not been completely taken down, they simply made some

all too aware of yesterday's fiasco and were curious about

the entire Brooks family must attend Calista's

lavishly than the day before, she grew increasingly envious. "How many times has this been? How many illegitimate daughters does the Brooks family have

words were dripping with

herself with rage

seemed to give her a

was so great about

was Kala's

Kala not stand up for

mind those words. Today is your welcome party, and we must redeem ourselves," Mila

daughter" was harsh, but it was also Mila's key to the Brooks family. Though Scott had yet to recognize her, she

that connection existed,

progress a few days ago. Once I tell Percival, he'll definitely focus on me." "That's my girl. Now that you're a Brooks, you must secure the marriage contract with the Ellingtons," Mila said, her

her mother, always stealing the men others

ruined-Calista stood with her signature smile, waiting for

the night grew darker, not a single person

Calista's smile stiffened.

came to her

they disrespecting

this a mockery of

headlights pierced the

forward with a renewed smile as only one man stepped out of the

Percival!