The Million-Dollar Heart

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 kind

was just how Vivienne was unable to ignore those who were sincerely

to her, she was not responsible for

assist Kala, but she would never blame herself for

unsure

at length. Without another word, Vivienne walked over to Baron and stated flatly, "Baron, I'm here to pack up. I won't be

"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 been investigating it in the shadows for years. If we had

an eyebrow,

else," Baron said with finality. "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

"Do you think

he glanced over

wore embarrassed expressions. It was not that they blamed Vivienne; it was just hard to accept what had

was coming to

on her

and Percival had done merely

gaze then fell on Scott, who remained silent with a stern

say more and took the

fee, it's up to you whether you want to stay in

much money. After all, Karen's daughter could not be doing too badly, especially with that black card filled with funds, and with

Kala nodded. "Alright."

apology and provide compensation for the victims' families. On top of that, we need to push forward new projects. We're venturing into robotics, and Griffin will join our team. Everyone needs to play their part so the Brooks family can recover our losses

be the one to turn things

seemed under the thumb of Richard and was

which was quite unexpected. Griffin, from the ancient warrior lineage? Were the Rivenwood families not reluctant to

tired and need to rest," Baron said, heading