The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 604

Maddox furrowed his brow, "Did Vivienne really say that?"

Diana's eyes flickered with hope, "Yeah, she said exactly that, Maddox. What do you think she's trying to pull?"

She thought she had finally found a crack in Maddox's armor, a chance to see him stop shielding Vivienne.

But Maddox just shrugged it off. "That kid, talking nonsense. She doesn't need to replace you; you were never comparable to her in the first place."

With that, Maddox shook his head and walked away, muttering about how Vivienne always overthinks things.

Diana felt like she had been struck by lightning. Her nails dug into her palms, but she could not feel the pain. Maddox had said she was never comparable to Vivienne!

All things aside, she had been part of the Perez family for nearly three decades, ever since she was a baby. And Vivienne was just an outsider whose place in the family had not even been confirmed.

How could Maddox say such a thing?

Diana was seething. She would see to it that Vivienne paid with her life, now, immediately, without delay!

After leaving the Perez Mansion, Vivienne received a call from Maddox, "Vivienne, I did what you told me to, but it's kind of odd. Why provoke Diana like that? She's not one to take things lightly; she must be fuming by now."

Vivienne chuckled on the other end. "No worries, as long as it's been said."

Maddox did not press further. "Alright, mission accomplished. Watch your back, and if you need me, just holler."

"Actually, there's one thing," Vivienne said playfully, "Tomorrow, could you take Grandpa and everyone out? Leave someone behind, an auntie or anyone apart from Diana."

Maddox paused, "What for?"

"It'll come in handy."

the shots."

never questioned Vivienne's motives or tried to stop her.

best uncle in the world, even better than

Vivienne stretched in the car

glanced at her with a

yourself, I've missed kissing you in the

enough to launch himself out of

becoming increasingly

But he liked it.

herded the family out early, claiming they were going for a health

was so sleepy

got excused, and Maddox left with the rest of the family in a flurry of activity. Yawning, Zelda turned to

before she could reach her room, dizziness overwhelmed her, and she

sinister smile as she looked down at the unconscious Zelda, her eyes

you'll be my shield for the day. If something fatal happens, don't blame me!" Diana snickered, clapping her

the Perez Mansion. Diana went back to bed, only to wake up and reach

up

the Lynette and Perez families

cracked

the video, squeezed out a few

the phone, Diana's voice was heavy with tears, her

feigning confusion. "What's that?

a ransom, but I can't get hold of Dad or

hanging up and soon appearing at the

the video of Zelda's kidnapping and said, "I've got enough money, Vivienne. They can't be reached. Let's go pay the ransom. I'm afraid if we're late, Zelda might be in real danger." Vivienne

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