The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 15

When the posh lady met Vivienne’s gaze, she instinctively took a step back. What a terrifying look it was. It was like staring into the eyes of death. “1” She was left speechless under Vivienne’s intense gaze.

The principal and teacher were also left stunned by Vivienne’s overwhelming aura

Dorian, watching the scene through the surveillance footage, roared in anger, This is too much! It was clear that Dino was the one who attacked my son unprovoked, yet you all are ganging up to frame him! He’s only five and scared speechless by you guys. Don’t you have any humanity?”

His outburst left the principal and the posh lady trembling. “Mr. Hawthorn, this is a misunderstanding the principal quickly apologized, trying to smooth things over with a forced smile. 1 didn’t properly investigate. I only saw Thaddeus holding a knife and assumed he had attacked Dino, I apologize.”

“If apologies really worked, would we even need cops?” Vivienne replied, cocking her head to the side.

Cordelia, already fuming, quickly picked up on Vivienne’s words and blurted out, “Dorian, call the police! We must seek justice for our son!*

Dorian immediately pulled out his phone to make a call. The principal went into panic mode and tried to stop him. “Mr. Hawthorn, please give us another chance. I promise this will not happen again.”

The posh lady quickly added, “I apologize, it was all my fault. I blamed Thaddeus without asking for the full story. I can pay compensation. Is fifty thousand dollars enough?”

Dorian gave her a cold stare, without saying a word.

“One hundred thousand dollars? Or you could name a price. I’m willing to pay anything I can afford.” The posh lady was truly desperate now. They had a reputation to uphold in Havenwood. Being taken away by the police would tarnish their image and affect her family’s business. Her mother–in–law would surely blame her.

“Do you think money solves everything?” Dorian asked emotionlessly. “Can money make up for the wrongs my son suffered today? Who can compensate for the mental trauma he’s been through?”

“…I can explain.” the posh lady stammered. “Beatrice from your family made me do it. My husband has a contract to sign with your company. Beatrice wanted me to find a way to get Thaddeus expelled from the kindergarten, and I…

do it, but she threatened me. She said if I didn’t comply. I wouldn’t be allowed to be the principal

Vivienne off to Percival, would go as far as to harm

flickered. So, Beatrice really wouldn’t stop until she got what she wanted. She glanced at the posh lady and the principal,

of them, sobbing. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I

impassive. “If I hadn’t recovered the surveillance footage, would my little brother have been wrongfully

there was no

a small smile. “So, you need

the principal. “By the way, we’ve decided

Vivienne wanted to say it wasn’t necessary because she could care for him,

quite badly. Dino had really packed a punch. After the checkup, the police came to take their statements. Vivienne handed over the surveillance video she had

Tranquil Estates, it was already evening. Cordelia led a timid Thaddeus to Vivienne and whispered, “Thaddeus, this is Ms. Hawthorn.”

to meet Vivienne’s gaze. He was a bit scared

to be this scared when she and her mom were hunted. She lightly touched Thaddeus‘ face, her voice softer than usual. “Does it hurt?”

Vivienne, with his eyes wide in surprise. She was so gentle. Although he had a sister who was also very kind, the sister in front

response and went to her room to grab a few things. She gave one of them to Thaddeus.

set

exclaimed in delight. “This is the latest anime model. I

you like

and Cordelia. “Dorian, Cordelia, these are my gifts

time, but she forgot due to Isolde’s sudden illness. So,

set of clothes each. She had something

the clothes. “This is from Elegance Wave? Each piece costs at least

her temples. “I spent my own