The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Darren’s sudden rise to stardom was like a stroke of luck for the whole Brooks family, casting a serendipitous glow on each of them.

Quick to capitalize on the momentum, Rainbow Entertainment snatched up Darren’s management contract, securing their chance to build the brotherly brand alongside Stephen, the other half of the dynamic duo.

The PR team, sharp as ever, revealed Darren’s relationship with Kala, quashing the persistent online rumors that the Brooks family was cursed with bad luck.

As a result, the Brooks family’s business ventures flourished.

Still, Melissa could not shake a weight on her heart.

Since Scott was taken away, the Brooks family had never reached out to Vivienne. Though Melissa’s heart ached for the girl, she could not find the proper excuse to see her.

To Melissa, Vivienne was family. Despite the lack of blood ties, Vivienne was the daughter of her dearest friend. The thought of severing that connection was unbearable.

Melissa had heard from Kala about Vivienne’s secret support for the Brooks family. She knew Vivienne was not cold-hearted; she would repay kindness tenfold.

The reason Melissa hesitated to contact Vivienne, unlike Kala and others, was guilt.

The Brooks family had never treated Karen well, and now her daughter suffered the same fate. How could Melissa not feel remorse?

Now that Vivienne had helped Darren become an overnight sensation, Melissa could no longer hold back. She decided it was time to reach out.

Gathering her children, including Kala, who was on set, she initiated a video call and laid out her plan.

you all need to be there. Treat her like your own sister. Got

wanted her children and the adults to strengthen ties with Vivienne and avoid leaving her in the cold. If Vivienne ever faced trouble at the hands of Percival,

siblings had no objections, and Darren certainly could not miss it.

our family, and you still want to think about her? She’s like a jinx; nothing good happens when she’s

it. Who really brought our family to this point – Vivienne or

the words to argue. Deep down, she knew that both Judith and Scott had only been exposed by Vivienne because they had committed crimes. The family’s downfall was not

have to be so harsh about it? Could she not have handled things more

even hold her head up at school. Furthermore, Charlotte Redwood had taken over

could not forgive

no further objections, Melissa made her decision. “Carl, your father is away on business, but you need to be there. You’ll be representing both

watch. “Aunt Melissa, if we’re done here, I need to head out. There’s urgent business at

“Go on, then.”

call, Darren hurried off to an appointment, leaving Ashley and Melissa alone in the living

family. When you grow up, you’ll understand that without her, not

confidential national matters, and Ashley, though unclear on the specifics, knew her father’s position

the gravity of the situation, Ashley remained stubbornly unforgiving

sullen face, Carl tried to lighten the mood. “If you agree to go this time, I’ll let you join me as my navigator at

eager for the thrill. He had always refused, citing her age, but now he offered a golden

“Fine, I’ll go

relief. “Just don’t give anyone

her piece, Melissa stood up and made her way back to her room, pulling her phone from the pocket

unexpected for Vivienne. “Aunt

and tears began to stream down her cheeks.Books Chapters