The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 134

Cloudcrest High School.

Ordinarily, today was a day without gym class. However, Percival was anxious about Vivienne and had accompanied her to school.

As they arrived at the main entrance, they saw a group of parents outside the gates of Cloudcrest High School, holding up a banner that read, “Expel the criminal’s daughter! A pedophile’s daughter has no business teaching!”

A middle-aged man was standing on a stone pedestal beside the road, shouting into a megaphone at passersby.

“They say like father, like son, and the same applies to daughters. What kind of girl can be raised by a man who abused his own foster child? Having his daughter as a teacher is not only a bad influence but also a scandal waiting to happen!”

These parents had blocked the entrance, preventing Percival’s car from entering.

Without avoiding them, Vivienne got out of the car with a calm look on her face. Percival followed her after signaling to Thomas, the driver.

As soon as Vivienne appeared, the parents immediately recognized her. The man with the megaphone immediately shouted, “That’s Vivienne!”

Vivienne ignored them, but Percival shot a cold glance at the man, causing him to shudder and nearly fall off the pedestal.

Angered, the man started shouting at Vivienne through the megaphone.

school?! The girl your father raped was not only his foster child but also a student at this school. I refuse to believe you didn’t know about your father’s crimes! You’re an accomplice!

“Is

your

in Class Eighteen?” Vivienne asked, her eyes narrowing in an intense

suspiciously, “Why are you asking this? Are

are not even associated with my class, so why are you causing

shout again, “Even if my son isn’t your student, who

eyes narrowed even further, but her face remained emotionless. “So,

High School! The college entrance test is only a month away. Who knows

is none

scolded him from the side. A parade of luxury cars pulled up to the school

altuation would have thought it was a showdown

got out of the cars and stood in front of Vivienne. They

the protesters. “Since Ms. Vivienne came, my granddaughter’s grades have improved. She went from failing to ranking in the top hundred. She is a savior for my granddaughter’s academic career. I dare anyone to try and kick her out

Eighteen parents. Logan’s mother, adorned in valuable jewelry, was particularly intimidating, causing

Baker, was even more direct. Not

middle age, stepped forward and squinted at the protesters. He pointed at Edward, who was trying to disappear into the crowd. “Edward, have you finished

I’ll go back to work now. Please don’t fire

continued to single out more employees from among the protesters. Threats of wage and bonus cuts flew, and all

School was a

the end, Vivienne was led into the school by Clara Redwood and Doreen

look in astonishment. “I

she first became the homeroom teacher at Cloudcrest High School, though

never expected

now these parents stood in