The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 245

Darren quickly took a step back, maintaining a distance of roughly eight yards from Vivienne, as if he were avoiding the plague.

After noticing everyone’s puzzled looks, he coughed awkwardly. “It’s just.. Mom, I’m a big star now. There are going to be so many people at the gemstone auction. What if someone recognizes me?”

He glanced at Vivienne. “Besides, she doesn’t need me to look after her. If anything, she should be looking after me”

He had barely made it out of that hellhole, swearing to himself that he would never get close to Vivienne again if they ever met. He swore to himself to keep at least a ten yard distance between himself and her

But damn it! His long lost cousin was none other than Vivienne This wasn’t a happy reunion, it was a death sentence!

“A big star my ass!” Melissa retorted “Your older cousin, Kala, is an award winning actress, and she still walks around town every day. How come she doesn’t have as many issues as you do?”

“That’s because she’s chased by fans all day” Darren rolled his eyes. “Remember when she got trapped in a men’s restroom by a bunch of fans and had to be rescued by the police? That even made the news”

“So, are you going or not?” Melissa questioned him, not wanting to waste time arguing with him.

“Can not?” Darren looked at Vivienne fearfully

“If you don’t want to go, then don’t” Vivienne’s tone was indifferent. It was actually a bit kind.

Darren shivered and quickly changed his attitude. “No, I’ll go. I like gemstones too.”

Melissa and Ashley exchanged a puzzled glance, not quite understanding Darren’s odd behavior, but they didn’t push further.

Ashley was happy to have her brother come along. He could help carry her bags..

Paula, and her son were in one car, then Carl insisted on

and Ashley in Ronald’s car. When Darren saw Ronald’s new

Mansion to the River Village was about two

an hour when Ashley turned pale from Darren’s terrible driving skills.

I feel sick.” Ashley

a disdainful look. He hit the gas pedal hard, chasing after Carl recklessly. The car almost spun out of control when he

any longer. Feeling nauseous, she snapped. “Stop the car and get

was hell–bent on

Vivienne’s voice was menacing. She spoke like she was

and

She breathed in the fresh air before glaring hatefully at Darren. “I swear I’ll never get in a car

Darren scratched his nose

already pulled open the driver’s door, yanking him out and shoving

who also looked rather pale, and whined to Vivienne.

same age, so they had been

him a cold glance, buckled

“Ashley buckle

seat belt, Vivienne floored the gas pedal.

soon realized that even though Vivienne drove faster than Darren, the ride was much smoother. Even when taking sharp

was leading the way, was playing the song “Party in the USA on

Darren exclaimed from the back seat. He connected

the

street racing enthusiast with excellent driving skills Outrunning Darren, who had always been keen on challenging him, was

been out of sight, catching up to him at a high speed,