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.

of Sea City? I've got news for you - you're nothing now. So quit parading around

Gillian snapped back, "Do you think you're any

saint, and

glared at each other, neither willing to back down until a clap of thunder outside drew their attention away from their

a moment, Gillian produced two

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

withering look, picking up Aaron's photo. "Isn't this

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 task is to get close

"Shouldn't you be the one doing this? Luring men is more your speed. Your goal and his align perfectly - you want to

this is serious. Don't forget our master's

the mention of their master, Mara shivered, her tone becoming more subdued. "What

it. Oh, and Kenneth from the Ellington family is also at Elite University. He seems to be in touch with Anna from Vanguard Agency, and

you," Mara finished her wine

leave. Their friendship had been one of convenience; Mara was from the Boyd family, a family with a sterling reputation, and she was

Gillian said as she

in the dark, clutching Aaron's photo with

"Vivienne, just wait."

with the scent of cherry blossoms, the air fresh

mood was

apartment between the university and the company, though he had kept his dorm room

arrived on campus, peace had been

he was greeted by the sight of a freshly showered Kenneth, casually

Close the door! It's cold," Kenneth said nonchalantly, grabbing a

know it's cold, and

of Kenneth's indecency, and their laughter punctuated

shame? Close the door," Kenneth rushed to

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