The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 338

No sooner had Calista’s words fallen than the Brooks family felt a sudden chill descend upon them. Vivienne’s calm aura collapsed like a fallen soldier and an oppressive

darkness cloaked her

Carl Kala, and Ashley felt an involuntary shiver run down their spines.

They turned to look at Judith unable to comprehend why Calista had been appointed as Thaddeus tutor

They had been away from home for the last couple of days and had only returned late last night, so they were ignorant of Thaddeus new academic arrangement.

Upon hearing this, they were taken aback

The tension between Calista and Vivienne was palpable to anyone who saw them

Why would the old lady add fuel to the fire by asking her to tutor Thaddeus?

Vivienne cast a cold glance at Calista, then turned her icy gaze to Judith “Since when have I agreed to let her tutor Thaddeus?

Judith was taken aback by Vivienne’s question. She stammered. Vivienne, didn’t you ask me to find a tutor for Thaddeus?”

1 might have but did I specify Calista? Vivienne returned her question with an impassive expression

“Vivienne” Calista’s patience seemed to snap “What do you mean by that? I kindly offered to tutor your brother, and not only do you not appreciate it, but you. Iso treat m

with such disdain isn’t that a bit too much?”

Vivienne turned her piercing gaze toward Calista Her eyes were gleaming like a wolf in the darkness, instilling a fear that made Calista involuntarily shut her mouth

Realizing that Vivienne was genuinely angry Judith hurriedly tried to explain, Vivienne, when I asked the maid to find a tutor, Ms. Pendleton happened to be around. The volunteered to tutor Thaddeus and considering her impressive credentials and her reputation as a medical prodigy, I thought Thaddeus could learn a lot from her do. I fonk the liberty of appointing her”

Before Vivienne could respond. Judith continued, “If you don’t approve of Ms. Pendleton, I will ensure she doesn’t come here tomorrow I apologize for not considering | feelings

She always thought that the friction between Vivienne and Calista was just a minor issue

She never expected Vivienne to react so explosively

was murderous. It was

never seen Vivienne

silence Vivienne turned to Thaddeus and softly asked, “Thaddeus, tell me, has

avoided Calista. He responded in a tremulous voice.

could not tell the truth in reality Calista often resorted to corporal

she kept bombarding

answer correctly, various forms of punishment awaited

gently reassured him “Don’t be

Thaddeus had been chastised several times and was now consumed by fear and trepidation

care of it?

Thaddeus to me, and I am committed to tutoring him well. My

at her coldly causing Calista to feel an inexplicable fear that rendered her speechless.

Thaddeus Thaddeus. I want to hear from

and overwhelmed. Thaddeus looked around

could respond Mila, a guest

may

crossed her arms defiantly. “Only Calista is capable of handling it I doubt

her then turned

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in her chair

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