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.

this, Paula’s

you want it? I can give it to you.” Judith offered with a

decline. The last thing they wanted was to upset Judith over a bracelet.

responded while making a face. “Why would I want to

who was wearing a jade bracelet, could only smile awkwardly.

Judith said, chuckling. She knew

indifferently. “Sure, go ahead.”

the screen. “Wow, this cousin is so pretty! Much prettier than the last one. I like her at first sight. The last one, I just wanted to

table exchanged awkward glances.

you need to mind your manners.” Her assistant

always tells me what to

from Judith and her companions. Timothy and Cheryl shared a helpless

in to fill the screen. “My little cousin, I’ll bring you a gift when I come home. What do you like? There are so many blonde, blue–eyed hunks here; do

ended the call, blushing slightly. “Don’t mind your cousin; she’s always been a bit… eccentric.” She was relieved that Percival wasn’t present. Vivienne’s eyes lit up. What

wouldn’t dare!” It was like Vivienne could hear Percival’s voice in

flirt, why couldn’t she find

Percival ever flirt with someone else?

want this bracelet?” Judith

bracelet suits Vivienne best.” Judith nodded in satisfaction and turned to Paula. “Everyone is okay with me giving the bracelet to Vivienne. Do you

She threw her forks down in

had been quietly observing, spoke up then, offering to take Paula to a private gemstone auction later in the afternoon.

Paula’s mood lifted slightly, and