The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 367

The room fell into a stunned silence.

How on earth was she back?

Was not she apprehended?

Vivienne glanced at Calista, her eyebrows lifting ever so slightly, a flash of imperceptible light crossing her gaze.

Calista stood at the door, eyes sweeping over the assembled crowd before resting on Vivienne, who seated in the corner. She marched over, her eyes locked with Vivienne’s, her teeth clenched as she demanded, “Was it you?”

After a moment’s contemplation, she was sure this mess had nothing to do with her. Among everyone in the Brooks family, Vivienne had been more at odds with her than anyone else.

With a languid ease, Vivienne reclined in her chair, her hands resting on the armrests, gazing coolly at Calista.

Seeing her nonchalance, Calista grew even more infuriated. Her delicate face almost twisted in anger, yet she struggled to maintain her composure. “I know you’re not thrilled about me becoming your sister, but last night was the Brooks family’s feast! Your actions could put the entire Brooks family in the hot seat. Did not you think about the consequences for our family?”

Her tone held the certainty that Vivienne was the culprit.

Watching the exchange, Judith frowned and interjected, “What’s going on here? Calista, how did you come back? And what’s this about Vivienne being behind it?”

The capabilities of the Vanguard Agency were no secret to anyone in the room.

No one could walk out of there once taken.

“Grandma, they cleared me. I did not do it. But why would they come for me at the Brooks Mansion? Someone must have been pulling strings,” Calista hinted with purpose.

All eyes shifted to Vivienne.

The infant virus trials were no minor affair. If Calista were to shoulder such an accusation, it would ruin her life.

Calista believed Vivienne reported her to keep her away from Percival. She refused to believe Vivienne had the power to command the Vanguard Agency.

had to

her steely gaze to Vivienne, asking, “Is this

family awaited Vivienne’s response. This was

their own, and they could not fathom her doing such

on with a penetrating stare as if trying to

expression unchanging even under the scrutinizing

as she rose from her chair,

confirmed what she needed to

what was unexpected

Percival. His men took Calista, with strict orders that no one was to contact

Calista had

coldly as she met Calista’s gaze,

of being taken away in front of so many people, she felt an acute

but you can’t let our entire family be shamed. Can’t we let bygones be bygones?” Calista tried to play on the family sentiment, stirring

as he said, “Vivienne, if

was

eyes twinkled, and she suddenly laughed, “Are you kidding,

Apologize?

What a joke!

frowned upon hearing

any involvement, and yet Scott was demanding an apology based solely on Calista’s

Karen not the love of

not his favorite

now that

if he

these people didn’t say she did

toward Kala, silencing her with a chilling

turned back to Vivienne,

was truly his daughter was still up for debate. Even though the multiple paternity tests confirmed their relation,

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