The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

The cameras started rolling, and the reality show “Escape to the Wild” was underway.

The production team had scouted a variety of campgrounds, but it was up to the celebrity contestants to fend for themselves when it came to food and drink. At 8:30 each evening, a live broadcast was scheduled where fans could interact with the stars and vote for the least favorite. The one with the most votes would end up playing butler for the next day, taking care of all the chores.

On the first day of shooting, the group worked together to set up tents and cook dinner. It just so happened that Vivienne was not exactly an outdoorsy type.

Neither was Kala.

“Let me handle this, Granny. Why don’t you sit and chat with Bo… Vivienne and the others?” Stephen, the only guy in the group, naturally took on more of the physical tasks.

Lucia and Lila also sat down, shamelessly buttering up Paloma Harris.

“Ma’am, your skin is just radiant.”

“Ma’am, being around you feels just like being with my mom. So comforting.”

The old lady was baffled. These two girls were not exactly known for their integrity, but they sure had sweet tongues.

Paloma clicked her tongue. “Oh, honey, we come from a family of good looks.”

Vivienne could not help but burst into laughter.

Kala quickly tugged at her. “Vivienne, stop laughing. It’s not nice.”

Lucia and Lila did not dare confront Paloma, so they redirected her anger toward Vivienne. “You think it’s funny? A murderer’s granddaughter, I’d hide my face if I were you.”

Kala hung her head in shame.

But Vivienne, legs crossed nonchalantly, eyed Lucia. “Heard that the murderer gene is hereditary. Want me to give it a try tonight?”

Lucia shivered. “Are you trying to scare me? You dare say anything. Aren’t you afraid of biting your tongue?”

“If you’re not scared, why should I be?” Vivienne retorted coolly.

Seeing her sister outmatched, Lila chimed in. “Let’s not stoop to arguing with fools. We do our part. Justice shall prevail. Some people never change, and if it weren’t for family support, they’d be nothing.”

that? We strive even though we come from a wealthy background, while some, without a leg up from daddy, turn to sugar daddies. Can’t

been exposed for seeking a sugar daddy, and Vivienne’s insinuation hit a nerve. “Dare

She stripped you and dragged you from the penthouse to the lobby. It cost half a million to bury the photos, and you’re here to settle that debt. Basically, he played

froze. How did

were going south, she blocked the

roles for her, costing Lucia a hit show. Oh, and another thing, it was

pale.

your mouth!” In a rage,

her

was nothing better than

how

meant to die with a

smiled mischievously, radiant and striking. “Gossip news,

loved gossip, but this was

live broadcast that evening, Paloma let slip the catfight between the Lucia sisters. In response, Lucia hired some online trolls to target

demands for Kala to leave showbiz. Vivienne, known for her sharp tongue, went into

granddaughter doesn’t belong in showbiz.] Vivienne

afraid of karma? I hope you get struck

“I’m not afraid. The lightning strikes the idle

comment in Kala’s defense appeared,

but she’s not. Why are you guys all so

to a private chat and, without a word, donated a lavish virtual gift

was stunned. Even the trolls started

can buy us? Don’t

rich, so what? What

She’s a good actress. I’ve watched

gifted this person

slowly

earned every role with her talent. The intelligent ones know it. I don’t want to hear

exploded

[Long live Vivienne!]

look bad, but I’m all ears for