The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 243

Timothy and Cheryl were taken aback. Kala Brooks was their second born, a blossoming actress who had already won an Academy Award despite her young age. Her popularity was skyrocketing, which meant her filming schedule was quite hectic. Even with the news of Scott finding his biological daughter, she couldn’t find the time to

come home

“Call Kala” Judith instructed with her voice strained

Cheryl glanced at her husband. She was uncertain of Judith’s intentions, but she still complied. She dialed Kala’s number for a FaceTime call, assuming it would unanswered due to the time difference and Kala’s busy schedule abroad.

To her surprise, Kala answered immediately “Mom, do you miss me?”

“Actually, your grandma misses you” Cheryl replied with a small smile and passed the phone to Judith.

“Kala” Judith greeted her with a now softer voice.

go

On the other end of the call, Kala was in the middle of a makeup touch up. Half her false lashes had fallen off, and she was squinting as a makeup artist worked to fix them.

“Grandma!” She greeted her back.

“Do you remember grandma’s Peach Blossom bracelet?” Judith asked gently.

“Of course! The one Aunt Paula always fusses over, right?” Kala sounded a bit muffled since she was reapplying her lipstick.

Paula’s expression

it? I can give it to you.” Judith offered

worried glances, silently hoping Kala would decline. The last

“Why would I want to wear

was wearing a jade bracelet, could only smile

to your cousin Vivienne.” Judith said, chuckling. She

shrugged indifferently. “Sure, go ahead.”

prettier than the last one. I like her at first sight. The last

the table exchanged awkward glances.

need to mind your manners.” Her assistant warned her.

me what to

Cheryl shared a helpless look, knowing their daughter was notorious for her

She leaned in to fill the screen. “My little cousin, I’ll bring you a gift when I come home.

your cousin; she’s always been a bit… eccentric.” She was relieved that Percival wasn’t present. Vivienne’s eyes lit up. What woman wouldn’t want more hunks around?

It was like Vivienne could hear Percival’s voice in her

flirt, why couldn’t

ever flirt with someone else?

want this bracelet?”

suits Vivienne best.” Judith nodded in satisfaction and turned to Paula. “Everyone is okay

She threw her forks down in a huff,

observing, spoke up then, offering to take Paula to a private gemstone auction later in the

lifted slightly, and