The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 294

No sooner had Mila spoken than Baron and Scott descended from the stairs.

The old man wore a scowl, sweeping his gaze over Mila and Calista in the living room. The children of the Brooks family don’t need your lectures!”

“Baron, Scott

Their arrival left Mila somewhat flustered. She stood up, saying, “I didn’t mean it that way I just wanted to guide Vivienne on proper etiquette. After all, Vivienne has been on her own for a long time without anyone to guide her. She’s bound to be different from other refined young ladies”

“Nonsensel

Baron snapped and bristled in fury “What do you mean no one quided her?! Our Vivienne is of good character. She is as excellent as they come, she doesn’t need you pointing fingers!”

Baron’s strong demeanor silenced Mila Scott’s face also showed a trace of coldness “Mrs Clark, my daughter doesn’t need your guidance”

“Scott” Mila anxiously tried to defend herself. ” didn’t mean it that way I was just trying to help.”

“Scott, my mother is just concerned about Vivienne Calista also came to her aid. “We want to resolve past misunderstandings, and I hope to become friends with

Vienne.”

“I don’t need friends “Vivienne tossed her magazine onto the table as she stood up. “And I don’t need your concern.”

Did they really think she couldn’t see through their intentions?

Mila was aspiring to be the matriarch of the Brooks family? Hal

As long as she was still trying to find out whether Scott was involved in her mother’s death, she would remain his daughter, so Mila could only dream about becoming her

stepmother

“Vivienne” in the presence of Baron and Scott, Calista’s attitude shifted “Regardless of what you think, you should respect others”

Mr. Brooks Surely, you understand

at her.

them with her cold remark, leaving Mila and Calista

them, adding “If you don’t respect Vivienne, you will never be welcome here again.”

wanted to explain to Scott, but

want to hear

Calista’s arrival didn’t affect

as she returned to her room, her phone rang

heard a respectful voice from the other end “This is Professor Madison. I apologize for the interruption, but I was wondering if you might be free at the end of the month”

medical field and

sat on the edge of her bed playing with a special tool she’d acquired from

in his sixties, he still showed the utmost respect to Vivienne. 7 was hoping to invite you to attend on behalf

conferences, but considering Madison had helped her and remembering that Calista had mentioned

achievements in medicine are unmatched. For my sake, even half an hour of

times before, only to be refused each time. He felt he had to convince Vivienne to attend

considered it briefly, then agreed “Fine Send me the

of relief “Excellent! I’ll share this good news with everyone

up Vivienne turned her attention back to the tool

study so she could open that safe and see

hour later

the kitchen to get a jar so she could continue her experiments on

the door she heard a mumbling sound coming from the next room indicating some

inside learing into a loaf of bread and feeding

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