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.

had been genuinely kind

just how Vivienne was unable to ignore those who

somewhat related to her, she was not responsible

Kala, but she would never blame

Vivienne, unsure

word, Vivienne walked over to Baron and stated flatly, "Baron, I'm here to

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 discovered the truth sooner, perhaps

an eyebrow,

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 where I stay as long as you all are willing

"Do you think I raised

glanced over at Timothy and the

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

coming

all, the old lady had ten lives on her conscience, and she could

and Percival had done merely

gaze then fell on Scott, who remained silent with

more and took the seat

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

too badly, especially with that black card filled with funds, and

Kala nodded. "Alright."

victims' families. On top

intrigued. She had assumed Scott would be the one to turn things

and was frequently in the sanatorium, had appeared less

comeback with new projects and had even managed to recruit Griffin, which was quite unexpected. Griffin, from the ancient

I'm tired and need to rest," Baron said, heading

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