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.

missing infants recently. Their experiments must not have started. Don't worry. I will do everything in my power

leave Vanguard Agency to you. I'll find the

"Will do."

of the humiliation she had endured. He

"Thank you, Dad."

spoke first. Naturally, she

her reputation, Calista still had a chance with

matter if it was all

were currently in a broken

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

of yesterday's fiasco and

had clarified that the entire Brooks family must attend Calista's

watching Calista dressed even more lavishly than the day before, she grew increasingly envious. "How many times has this been? How many illegitimate daughters

were

nearly beside herself with rage upon

by one, they all seemed to give her a hard time for

so

Kala's cousin,

could Kala not stand up for

and we must redeem ourselves," Mila said, standing by Calista's side and having overheard the

but it was also Mila's key to the Brooks family. Though Scott had yet to recognize

existed, she

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.

like her mother, always stealing the men others

a new, yet equally elegant evening gown-yesterday's having been ruined-Calista stood with her signature smile, waiting

the night grew darker, not a

Calista's smile stiffened.

person came

they disrespecting

a mockery of

headlights pierced

lifted her gown and hurried forward with a renewed smile as

Percival!