The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 152

Vivienne, who had been silently sitting by the side, gave a nonchalant glance at Beatrice and

her crew.

“Let’s take this to court.” She said. “We can drag this out as long as it takes. Whatever the court decides, we’ll abide by it.”

Beatrice snapped her head around and snarled. “You have no say in this!”

“Vivienne’s words are my own.” Dorian retorted coldly.

“You!” Beatrice exploded. “I will expose your abandonment of me for everyone to know! You don’t care about your reputation?”

“Ha!” Dorian chuckled. “Wasn’t my reputation already tarnished by my own mother and adopted daughter?”

Even after it was proven that Arabella was lying, there were still many who preferred to believe the worst about others. Despite efforts to clarify the truth, the rumors spread faster, leading many to believe Dorian was a child molester and rapist.

“Mom, if you want any money from me, let’s follow Vivienne’s advice and go to court.” Dorian said calmly, “Whenever the verdict comes out, that’s when I’ll pay.”

“Just a heads up.” Vivienne added leisurely. “You have three sons and a daughter, counting Dorian. If the court decides to rule in your favor, they will only order it to be divided equally among the four of you.

“Considering your previous actions towards Mr. Hawthorn, the court will, at most, grant you the minimum living allowance of Havenwood.”

Beatrice, left speechless, could only point her trembling finger at the three of them before storming out, supported by Michael and Joseph.

you’re her biological son? Maybe

someone who cherished her own children, she couldn’t understand why Beatrice didn’t like Dorian. She suspected that Dorian might not be her

had a paternity test done. I am her biological son.” Dorian said in a

hoping to find out whether or not Beatrice was really his mother. He had hoped he wasn’t her biological son, thinking it might explain why she treated him so horribly and give him some peace of mind. But the

unfortunate family, he

gaze between Dorian and Cordelia reminded

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reason

to pick up Thaddeus.’ As she stood up to leave, she turned back to Dorian. Whether it’s Arabella or Elijah, anyone who hurts

remained stunned even after Vivienne’s footsteps

wrong?” Cordelia

actions have anything to do

worried about Arabella, are you?” Cordelia asked

silence.

strings.” She added, “Vivienne is just trying to get back at them

bitter smile, “I just don’t

they know what they’re doing.”

Dorian’s room, Vivienne passed by Arabella’s room again. She walked by without a glance,

“Vivienne!”

her hands in her pockets,

others gone, Arabella was alone in the room. She stared at Vivienne for

smirk crossed her lips. “N&S

stiffened in shock

remembered the police mentioning that whatever happened in

didn’t care about Arabella’s reaction; she just kept walking. However, her expression became

on Elijah’s whereabouts. Just as she was thinking about it, a message from Matthew

smile spread across Vivienne’s face. Perfect