The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

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At the Brooks family’s mansion.

Scott had just hung up the phone with Baron, his expression anything but pleasant.

“Did Richard tattle to your father again?” Judith asked, rubbing her temples in frustration.

“Yeah.” Scott massaged his temples, his face a picture of discomfort.

“What on earth was Tristan thinking?” Timothy boomed. “He was supposed to keep an eye on Arabella, not join in her trouble–making activity! Fighting with other students and getting himself half paralyzed? Is he crazy?”

“Big bro, why are you even bothering to find a top–notch doctor for him? I say let him stay paralyzed for life: it’ll save us the trouble once he’s healed.”

Scott sipped his coffee as his eyes narrowed. Years of navigating the corporate world had given him an aura of authority, even when seated.

Tristan was a boy Karen had saved years ago, and Scott had always had a soft spot for him because of it. Besides, Tristan was exceptionally capable and had made countless contributions to the Brooks family.

When news of Tristan’s severe injury reached Rivenwood, Scott immediately sent people to find a doctor for Tristan, despite the embarrassing circumstances that led to his injury.

However, after consulting several renowned doctors in Havenwood, all seemed hopeless. As a last resort, Scott posted a reward on the Dark Web and even tried to contact the famous Specter Healer through his connections.

“That’s enough.” Judith intervened. “If you want to blame someone, blame Tristan. What’s the point in venting at your brother?”

“Grandma.” Ashley, sitting next to Melissa, spun her eyes and asked with malicious intent, “So, are we still going to hold Arabella’s reunion party?”

Judith hesitated. Arabella had been back for a month now, and by all accounts, they should have held the reunion party by now, inviting all the major families in Rivenwood for a grand celebration.

But considering the trouble Arabella had caused, Judith was hesitant. After a moment’s thought, she said, “We’ll have it, of course. Since she’s in Havenwood, let’s hold it there.”

Ashley snickered to herself. If Arabella’s reunion party wasn’t held in Rivenwood, it would certainly raise questions about the legitimacy of her reunion among the other families.

Havenwood.

At the same time that Vivienne received a request from the Brooks family to treat Tristan’s injuries, Dorian also received an invitation from them to attend Arabella’s reunion party.

going. They had already had a fallout

called me.” Dorian scratched his head, looking at the invitation card. “I owe them. both a lot. It

treated Dorian very well. He was

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can say you

you forgotten how Arabella falsely accused you before?” Cordelia’s face darkened. “What will people say if you

heard whispers when she dropped

silent for a moment, then looked up at Vivienne. “How about you go

who had invited them,

he couldn’t

been separated from the Brooks

a lingering fear of her. After much thought,

Arabella was still her

Vivienne had

was unexpected, yet

party was in two days at

of her classmates and people

party in Havenwood to avoid embarrassment. They assumed it was because they loved Arabella so much that they were willing

spread, praises, and flattery for Arabella came from all corners. Those who wanted to get in good with the Brooks family conveniently

of the party, when Vivienne arrived, the

laughing. The women were dressed in elegant gowns, each trying to outshine the other. Even the students from Cloudcrest High

T–shirt, jeans, and sneakers among the sea

with a serene expression, attracting many glances, but didn’t seem to

and met Arabella’s eyes. Arabella was surrounded by a group of young boys and girls and was coming down from the upstairs

front of everyone. As the star of the day, her smile had a hint of

to spot Dorian and Cordelia. Although she was a bit miffed, she thought it was for the best. It was good to avoid gossip about past

was nowhere to be

didn’t Percival accompany

laugh. “Mr. Ellington must be too embarrassed to show up, of course.” “Exactly. How could your sister show up

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even deign to gift his fiancée a proper gown? I heard she grew up in the

her eyes to