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..

for the nine of them. Mila, Calista, Paula, and her son were in one car, then Carl insisted

Ashley in Ronald’s car. When Darren saw Ronald’s new car, he

from the Brooks Mansion to the River

Ashley turned pale from Darren’s terrible driving skills. She felt like she

the car I feel sick.” Ashley cried

despite his lack of skill, was infuriated when the other driver, Carl, overtook them and gave him a disdainful look. He hit the gas pedal

longer. Feeling nauseous, she

was hell–bent on

voice was menacing. She spoke like she was

a chill run down his spine, and his

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

scratched his nose

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

pale, and

age, so they had been competing with

buckled her

said. “Ashley buckle

belt, Vivienne

handle above the door. But she soon realized that even though Vivienne drove faster than Darren, the ride was much smoother. Even when

the song “Party

seat. He connected his phone to the car’s Bluetooth and

Vivienne, Ashley and Ronald cringe. Ashley reached to turn the

driving Paula’s car was a street racing enthusiast with excellent driving skills Outrunning Darren, who

out of sight, catching