The Million-Dollar Heart

When Alyssa saw her, it was like spotting a lifeline in the midst of a storm.

Falling to her knees at Hailey's feet, she burst into tears.

"Please, Aunt Hailey, you have to help us. Winston was granddad's pride and joy, and now he's in the hospital fighting for his life. They're refusing to take responsibility, and I just didn't know where else to turn..."

Through her sobs, Alyssa laid it all out-the car accident, Winston's critical condition.

And she didn't hesitate to lay the blame squarely at Vivienne's feet.

Hailey's gaze turned icy as she looked towards Vivienne, then back to Alyssa, "The Linklaters always face up to their problems. If your brother's in trouble because of Vivienne, you can bet we won't stand by." Brianna breathed a sigh of relief, throwing a smug look at Vivienne, "Finally, someone from the Wright family makes sense."

Arthur's face darkened, ready to explode, but then Vivienne spoke up, "Dad, let's not waste our breath. If we need to sue, we'll sue. If we need to report this, we'll report it."

Arthur blinked in surprise, "Vivienne, what did you call me?"

After a moment's eye contact, she repeated, "Dad, your hearing's just fine."

Arthur couldn't help but grin, quickly stepping aside to make some calls.

He wanted everyone to know his daughter had finally called him 'Dad'.

But, another lawsuit?

Seems like just yesterday Vivienne had taken the Abernathy family to court, and both they and the Grimshaws had fallen from grace.

Was his daughter plotting another big move?

Vivienne: ...Not this time.

Then, locking eyes with Sasha, Vivienne spoke calmly, "Mom, didn't the hospital say Winston's condition was improving? Maybe we should pay him a visit, just in case he wakes up. It'd be good to have a police report."

and Brianna exchanged

Winston couldn't survive.

unknown grandchild, cherished by Hunter, had no place in the

If he lived, it

Vivienne left, she threw a parting shot at Hailey, "Dear aunt, some folks just can't seem to live a peaceful life. Usually means

was fuming but Vivienne had already

entered the house, serene. This was Vivienne's fight

cold were Alyssa and Brianna, unsettled by Vivienne's

last much longer in the hospital, and now he's waking

Brianna panicked.

dragged into

the truth came out, she'd be dragged down

this out before granddad finds out. If Winston wakes up, we won't be able to talk our way out of this..." Feeling uncertain, Alyssa knew Vivienne's capabilities. Despite Winston's grave injuries, Vivienne had managed to save

she didn't have some miracle drug to keep him

back, "You keep an eye on granddad's news. I'll check the hospital myself." Brianna nodded vigorously, "Okay, I'll

hospital, Alyssa called Robbie, "Brother, Winston's showing signs of waking. What

Robbie replied, "Remember that medicine I gave

understanding flashed in Alyssa's

was with Cecilia, planning a simple shopping trip that turned

Cecilia spared no expense, claiming, "It's for the newlyweds. Got to keep things exciting."

lingerie was

the switch at the hospital is done as you

a close

concerned, "Vivienne, did I hold you up? If you have things to

smile, "It's okay, let's call it a

car, Vivienne

called, briefing her on the situation and coordinating