The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 373

Scott furrowed his brows, a shadow of concern darkening his expression.

It was clear to him that Percival and Vivienne were determined to bring matters to a head today.

His gaze narrowed, voice dropping to a husky whisper, "Vivienne, Percival, it seems Grandma might've been rattled today, and Vivienne has had her fair share of grievances. Let's not dwell on the past. From now on, she'll take some time for herself, perhaps a sabbatical. I'll see to it that no one in this household gives her any more trouble."

Kala snorted dismissively.

Who had been bullying Vivienne, anyway?

It was just him and that illegitimate daughter of his!

She and the other youngsters always got along fine with Vivienne.

Vivienne lifted her gaze, those cool and detached eyes briefly meeting Scott's before she spoke evenly, "Your assurances mean nothing to me, Scott. If Judith wants to settle scores, let's clear the slate completely, so no one can say I took advantage of the Brooks family's generosity!"

Scott's eyes tightened, a dangerous edge creeping into his demeanor. "Are you sure this is what you want?"

Vivienne smiled, a touch of defiance in her tone. "Absolutely."

Their eyes locked, and for a moment, Scott felt an unsettling leap in his heart at her piercing gaze. He was about to respond when Vivienne turned away, her voice calm. "Mr. Wolf, I'm famished!" "Alright," Percival said softly, "Let's get this over with and grab something to eat."

Calista bristled at their disregard for everyone else in the room, her anger boiling over. Yet, she could not shake this gnawing feeling that if she spoke now, she might just implicate herself, especially since Percival had mentioned that folks from Vanguard Agency were still outside. Despite her confidence in her innocence, who knew what kind of trap Vivienne could set for her?

she wanted was another visit to the Vanguard

biting as frost. "Let's settle

quiet one could

of color, her hands trembling on her cane.

aback. Despite his experience in high-stakes situations,

that his

Impossible.

found. His mother had an alibi; she was at her father's house

A thunderous roar erupted from within the Brooks

turned to see Baron, cane in hand, staggering down the stairs, shock written all over his face. "What did you just

yet here they were again. Baron certainly did

from the servants about the conflict between Percival, Vivienne, and Judith over some unresolved matter had piqued his interest enough to observe

would strip away Judith's mask of deception. But he never anticipated uncovering such a

his eyes cold and unforgiving. "Are you telling me you didn't know Judith

as if his mind had been struck by lightning, buzzing with disbelief. Shaken, he approached Judith, voice trembling. "No, I don't. If I knew, how could I have allowed

her suffer in a place worse than hell, doomed to wander the world for eternity,

was, Percival was a little surprised. His eyes gloomy as he said, "It seems Judith is quite

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