The Million-Dollar Heart

Darren's sudden rise to stardom was like a stroke of luck for the whole Brooks family, casting a serendipitous glow on each of them.

Quick to capitalize on the momentum, Rainbow Entertainment snatched up Darren's management contract, securing their chance to build the brotherly brand alongside Stephen, the other half of the dynamic duo.

The PR team, sharp as ever, revealed Darren's relationship with Kala, quashing the persistent online rumors that the Brooks family was cursed with bad luck.

As a result, the Brooks family's business ventures flourished.

Still, Melissa could not shake a weight on her heart.

Since Scott was taken away, the Brooks family had never reached out to Vivienne. Though Melissa's heart ached for the girl, she could not find the proper excuse to see her.

To Melissa, Vivienne was family. Despite the lack of blood ties, Vivienne was the daughter of her dearest friend. The thought of severing that connection was unbearable. Melissa had heard from Kala about Vivienne's secret support for the Brooks family. She knew Vivienne was not cold-hearted; she would repay kindness tenfold.

The reason Melissa hesitated to contact Vivienne, unlike Kala and others, was guilt.

The Brooks family had never treated Karen well, and now her daughter suffered the same fate. How could Melissa not feel remorse?

Now that Vivienne had helped Darren become an overnight sensation, Melissa could no longer hold back. She decided it was time to reach out.

Gathering her children, including Kala, who was on set, she initiated a video call and laid out her plan.

"I want to invite Vivienne for dinner, and you all need to be there. Treat her like your own sister. Got it?"

Melissa was not just planning a dinner; she wanted her children and the adults to strengthen ties with Vivienne and avoid leaving her in the cold. If Vivienne ever faced trouble at the hands of Percival, the Brooks family would have her back.

her siblings had no objections, and Darren certainly could not miss it. After all, he still

her? She's like a jinx; nothing good happens when she's around!" "Ashley!" Melissa snapped, her brow furrowing in anger. "Think about it. Who really brought our family to

the words to argue. Deep down, she knew that both Judith and Scott had only

why did Vivienne have to be so harsh about it? Could she not have handled things more gently instead

not even hold her head up at school. Furthermore, Charlotte Redwood had

not forgive Vivienne, no matter

decision. "Carl, your father is away on business, but you need to be there. You'll be representing both your parents, do you

if we're done here, I need to

"Go on, then."

Darren hurried off to an appointment, leaving Ashley and Melissa alone in the

see how Vivienne's actions have ultimately benefited the Brooks family. When

worked abroad on confidential national matters, and Ashley, though unclear on the specifics, knew her father's position was too sensitive to be compromised. Despite understanding the gravity of

to go this time, I'll let you join me as my navigator at next week's

the thrill. He had always refused, citing her age, but now he offered a

"Fine, I'll go to the dinner. Happy

anyone a cold shoulder

stood up and made her way back to her room, pulling her phone from the pocket of her worn-out jeans. With a

emotional dam broke, and tears began to stream down her