The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 328

Paul was struggling with all his might. He was desperate, and his voice was so hoarse that it began to hurt

He was the eldest grandson of the Ellington family and the futum heir. How could he risk having a criminal record? it was a stain he couldn’t wash away, one that would haunt him forever

Every word Paul spoke was followed by a violent cough. The pain from his fractured ribs was nearly unbearable.

His mother, Cathy was in disbelief. She relentlessly pleaded with the police to let him go Officers, there must be some misunderstanding My boy could nev crime He’s innocent! It’s all Vienne’s doing! She’s trying to frame him! You should be arresting her! She’s the real criminal?

Cathy was crying and making a scene but the police paid her no mind and took away a weak legged Paul

She followed them while crying and pounding on the police car refusing to leave

The police, citing obstruction of pustice took Cathy along as well

With Paul and Cathy gone the Brooks household finally quieted down

Everyone had been spectators to the drama all night, with each one lost in their thoughts

“Alright, it’s getting late Paula sard cleaning her throat to break the silence think we should all get some rest

“Hold on Vivienne looked at her and spoke with an indifferent tone You seem to have forgotten something

Right Ashley added. They caught the one who kidnapped Thaddeus, but the insider in the Brooks family hasn’t been found yet

commit a

An insider” Paula immediately lost her temper and began shouting “Just because those people said so, you believe them? They’re just trying to deflect the blamar No member of the Brooks family would ever do such things Stop making false accusations

No one said it was you Judith retorted while giving Paula a sidelong glance “Why are you so defensive?

feels guilty Carl hinted She’s always disliked Vivienne, so it’s not surprising that shes involved

was about to lose her cool “A video can’t prove anything it’s all a

has been taken away by the police Ashley looked at Judith’s expression Could this all be fake

knew Paula’s bias against Vivienne, and now there was video evidence to boot

directly accused her, her sudden

much and just gently touched Thaddeus head “Tell me, who

her then glanced fearfully at the others “Ses |

him gently Your

Thaddeus hesitated, but after finding courage from Vivienne’s presence, he finally spoke It was Paula

attempted to hit him “Who taught you to say these things?

Paula’s hand and

ankle

you still want to deny it, Paula? Carl challenged her I didn’t expect you,

was utterly disappointed Thaddeus is just a

so many mistakes, and we, as a family, have always turned a blind eye But

This?!

glared at Vivienne, wishing she could tear her apart at this very moment. Don’t

all Vivienne’s fault): Sher »

could you still be harping on about this? Judith couldn’t comprehend her anymore ‘Scoff’s mistake was unintentional, and he’s been trying his best t her all these years How

simple apology for an unintentional mistake supposed to

and she didn’t even know if she was

pierced their ears like a needle “Where

any expression on her face

her veins bulged Her expression was somewhat ferocious My Katara, lived in 1 Hawthom She

gone to Havenwood to find Katara and confirmed that Arabella

last person to see Aratelia

was Scotts adopted son and Viernes mother saved

s isappearance with Vinenne Paula concluded that Vivienne

hated Tristan and hated Vinetine even