The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 306

Vivienne held her cup of coffee and took a slow sip with an inscrutable expression on her face.

After what seemed like a contemplative pause she lifted her gaze and spoke softly. “Alright”

Dorian was visibly elated when she agreed Cordelia patted his hand and chuckled. See, Vivienne always has our backs. No matter what we ask, she will never refuse us

As they spoke their ordered meals gradually arrived

Dorian and Cordelia specifically placed Vivienne’s favorite spicy ribs and mango cake in front of her “These are your favorites, Vivienne Dig in don’t be shy”

Vivienne remained silent. She simply offered them a meaningful glance befom reaching for her fork

The meal went smoothly and afterwards, Vivienne offered to drive them back

“You’re still staying in a hotel now right?” Vivienne turned to look at Donian and Cordelia. “Which one? Let me drop you off

“No, no, no Cordelia quickly waved her hands as she laughed. “You’ve already treated us to dinner, so we cant possibly ask you to drive us back as well

This private restaurant, despite its unassuming appearance, was infamous for its extravagant prices. Some of their dishes even cost thousands of dollars

Even though Vivienne was now the heiress of the Brooks family, they had no intention of exploiting her generosity.

“Being part of the Brooks family isn’t easy. Just take good care of yourself, and we’ll be content.” Dorian shared the sentiment and patted Vivienne’s shoulder lovingly. “As parents, seeing our children doing well is all we could ask for

Vivienne gazed back at them, then suddenly asked, “How is Thaddeus doing? Why didn’t he come along?

Dorian and Cordelia were momentarily taken aback. “Poor Thaddeus caught a cold. He’s been unwell for a few days now, so we left him with his aunt” They said while

sighing helplessly

“Yeah, he was still coughing when we called him the other day. We’ll have him visit Rivenwood once he’s better”

becomes protective when

responded with a cool acknowledgment, bid them farewell, and got

her phone, watching the retreating figures of the tno as she

attend. I asked

and to the

momentarily taken aback before answering, “After receiving the invitation, Mr. and Mrs Hawthom bought tickets to Rivenwood Upon their arrival, they went to visit a friend

Matthew was reliable, and his information matched what

“Alright noted”

her tone and cautiously asked, “Vivienne, are

simply gave him a few

didn’t quite understand why Vivienne needed this, but

gradually

the meal with Dorian’s family the Brooks family quickly learned about

suggested inviting them over for a

and Cordelia’s plan to stay

upon hearing this, Paula was the first

family and the branch Hawthorn

the police. However, because she was the matriarch of

to balan

out

wasn’t

in his attempts to legitimize his illegitimate son, was intentionally making it

ice in the Miller family. Even worse, she was given a house arrest order by her

she snuck back home

Brooks family had their sources, so getting this information wasn’t difficult for Paula Upon her return, she immediately sought out her mother, Judith, to

were Vivienne, Judith, Paula

Kala’s and Carl’s parents, were also sitting on the

else was more or less joking

foster parents i but see the prokiem” Kala naturally sicked with Vivienne, rebuking Paula “It’s a minor issue. Paula

peiled, ‘She’s practically inviting the branch Hawthom family into our hormel is trying to force our family to abdicate?

the situation Timothy glanced at the old lady’s expression and tried to calm things down Vivienne