The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 630

The evening drizzle cast a somber tune against the windowpanes of a cozy suburban home.

Mara lounged in the living room after dismissing her evening help, swirling a glass of Cabernet as she stared blankly at the ceiling. The front door swung open, but Mara did not flinch.

A chill draft swept through, prompting Mara to frown. "Ever heard of closing the door?"

"Always such a stickler for details, aren't you?"

At the doorway, a woman shook off her umbrella, her stilettos clicking on the hardwood floor as she strode in.

The rhythmic tap of the heels only heightened Mara's irritation, her frown growing deeper. "You've never had an ounce of manners."

The woman sat down, her flawless features stark against Mara's scar-streaked visage.

Eyeing the woman's perfect complexion, Mara's gaze turned venomous, a visceral urge to shatter her wine glass and scar that pristine face.

To aerate the expensive wine with her blood!

"Gillian, didn't I tell you to cover that revolting face when you see me?"

This was the woman who had once been incarcerated for willful harm, Gillian Ashford!

Gillian snorted with contempt, crossing her long legs. "Compared to yours, I think my face is the least of our worries."

Mara stood abruptly, fury in her eyes, and for a moment, she wanted nothing more than to throttle the life out of Gillian.

Gillian, however, nonchalantly gestured. "Sit down and listen to what I have to say, or you'll regret it."

Mara clenched her jaw, reluctantly sitting back down.

still the darling of Sea City? I've got news for you - you're nothing

back, "Do you think

saint, and

willing to back down until a clap of thunder outside drew their attention away

moment, Gillian produced two photographs from

a senior at Elite University, aiming for a master's in finance, and he's the heir to the

Gillian a withering look, picking up

disdain, Gillian retorted, "Yes, last season's champion. He's also Vivienne's protege. He seems quite taken with her, collecting all sorts of information on her. Your

the one doing this? Luring men is more your speed. Your goal and his align perfectly

is serious. Don't forget

Mara shivered, her tone becoming more

Oh, and Kenneth from the Ellington family is also at Elite University. He seems to be in touch with Anna from Vanguard Agency, and that woman is trouble. Kenneth's close with Aaron; you might be

can't stand the sight of you," Mara finished her wine in

too eager to leave. Their friendship had been one of convenience; Mara was from the Boyd family, a family with a sterling reputation, and she was Percival's cousin. There was

Gillian said as

the rain grew heavier, Mara sat in the dark, clutching

"Vivienne, just wait."

was fragrant with the scent of cherry blossoms, the air fresh

was

between the university and the

peace had been scarce in Aaron's

when he was greeted by the sight of a freshly showered Kenneth, casually strolling about in the nude. Aaron nearly lost it, half-tempted to

raining? Close the door! It's cold," Kenneth said nonchalantly, grabbing a soda from the fridge and taking

it's cold, and you're drinking that? I

an eyeful of Kenneth's indecency, and

door," Kenneth rushed to secure

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