The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 380

Everyone looked up as Vivienne walked in, her pace slow and measured. Clad in a plain tee and jeans, the simplicity of her attire was offset by the icy expression that seemed permanently etched onto her

delicate features.

Kala watched her, emotions churning within her.

After a moment, she spoke up, "No need. I'll handle it myself."

She was at a loss for how to treat Vivienne now.

After all, it was not Vivienne who had affected her work, but there was an undeniable discomfort whenever she saw Vivienne.

Did she blame Vivienne?

No.

After all, her grandmother had genuinely committed murder, and not just once, but tenfold.

For twenty years, the families of the victims had been deprived of the truth.

Her grandmother's fate was deserved.

She just could not face Vivienne.

It seemed ever since Vivienne's return, everyone she was close to had changed.

Vivienne approached her, her face serious. "Judith's death was a consequence of her actions. If she hadn't resisted arrest, she wouldn't have been shot in front of you. And the media exposure you faced wasn't my doing. I covered your penalty fees as a gesture of goodwill. You were the only one who treated me with genuine kindness after I joined the Brooks family."

When the Brooks first took her in, everyone had been considerate, but there was always an ulterior motive.

been genuinely

was unable to ignore those who were sincerely kind to

was somewhat related to her, she was not responsible for

assist Kala, but she would never blame herself for

unsure

But today, she had spoken at length. Without another word, Vivienne walked over to Baron and stated flatly, "Baron, I'm here to pack up. I won't be staying at the Brooks

tone softening, "This isn't on you. Even if it weren't you and Percival, I wouldn't have spared her. This case... Richard and I have

raised an eyebrow, genuinely

"We're discussing the future of the Brooks family. You should listen in. You're nearly twenty. It's time you learned about the company." Vivienne smirked, "I don't mind

her. "Do you think I raised

that, he glanced over at Timothy and the

wore embarrassed expressions. It was not that they blamed Vivienne; it was just hard

was coming

had ten lives on her conscience,

and Percival had done merely brought

then fell on Scott, who remained

and took the seat

has paid the penalty fee, it's up to you whether you want

too badly, especially with that black card

Kala nodded. "Alright."

a mistake, we can't shirk responsibility. I'll issue an apology and provide compensation for the victims' families. On

had assumed Scott would be the one to turn things around, not

under the thumb of Richard and was frequently in the sanatorium,

new projects and had even managed to recruit Griffin, which was quite unexpected. Griffin, from the ancient warrior lineage? Were the Rivenwood families not reluctant to deal with those from

need

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