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.

haven't been any new reports of missing infants recently. Their experiments must not have started. Don't worry. I will do everything in my power to save those children." Percival assured her, his

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"Will do."

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

"Thank you, Dad."

Naturally, she accepted, seizing

long as she could restore her reputation, Calista

if it was all an

were currently in

Calista's honor. Considering that the decorations from the previous night had not been completely taken down, they simply made some adjustments and sent out invitations for the elite

all too aware of yesterday's fiasco and were curious

family must

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

words were dripping

nearly beside herself

give

so great

Kala's

could Kala not stand up for her just

welcome party, and we must redeem ourselves," Mila said, standing by Calista's

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

existed, she had plenty of

experiment made 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 eyes seething with hatred for Vivienne.

mother, always stealing the men

gown-yesterday's having been ruined-Calista stood with her signature smile, waiting for guests to

the night grew darker, not

Calista's smile stiffened.

came to

disrespecting the

this a

then, headlights pierced the

lifted her gown and hurried forward with a renewed smile as only one man stepped out of

Percival!