The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 921

Hailey's eyes bulged with fury, her face flushed a deep shade of crimson as Vivienne backed her into a wall, her entire body pressed against the cold surface, lifted off her feet. She was moments away from choking, her breaths short and panicked.

Drake's face was a mask of fear. "Vivienne, have you lost your mind? You're gonna kill your aunt?" he shrieked, rushing to pry Vivienne's hands away. But a glare from Vivienne sent him freezing in place, his legs wobbling like jelly.

His finger trembled as he pointed at Vivienne. "If you kill Aunt Hailey, I swear I'll call the cops on you! You're insane, Vivienne, a complete lunatic!"

Seeing Vivienne being bullied by Hailey had secretly thrilled him, a perverse joy he hadn't felt in a long while. But now, with Vivienne on the verge of doing the unthinkable, his courage faltered.

Hailey, struggling for air, her hands flailing and feet kicking in desperation, couldn't utter a single word.

Vivienne's voice was icy, devoid of emotion. "Hailey, this is the last time you hurt me. There won't be a next time."

With that, she released Hailey, who collapsed to the floor, gasping for air, her face pale.

Hailey, wheezing on the ground, glared up at Vivienne. "I'll have my brother kick you out of the Linklaters!" she rasped.

"And who will you have kicked out?" came a stern voice from behind. Yorick, leaning on his cane, slowly made his way forward.

determined

at Hailey sprawling on the floor. "What else do you want me

stood calm, her

eyes burning with vengeance, declared, "From now on, the Linklaters will not acknowledge Vivienne as part of this family. Her

pleaded, "Dad, Aunt Hailey is telling the truth. Vivienne really did try to kill her. She wouldn't listen

Linklaters. Who knows if she might

Hailey. You have to

mix of excitement and nervousness coursing through

furious. "Who are you saying we should kick out?!" he roared, grabbing Drake by the neck and lifting him with the same ease Vivienne had

trembling, begged for help,

put your brother down. We need to deal

still fuming, dropped Drake to the floor. The impact sent waves of pain through Drake's body, and before he could catch his breath, Yorick's cane came down hard on his back, drawing a gasp of pain. Yorick's disappointment was evident. "Fool, this discussion does not involve you. Back to your room, and stay

his feet, shooting Vivienne a resentful glance before limping away from the grand hall of the Linklater family

with desperation. "Brother, won't you stand by me? Do our years of companionship mean less to you than the short time Vivienne has been

my time with Vivienne has

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