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.

to invite Vivienne for dinner, and you all need

leaving her in the cold.

Darren certainly could not miss it. After all,

but trouble to our family, and you

her brow furrowing in anger. “Think about it. Who really brought our

knew that both Judith and Scott had only been exposed by

have to be so harsh about it? Could she not have handled things more gently instead of turning the Brooks family into a public

Ashley herself could not even hold her head up at school. Furthermore, Charlotte Redwood had taken over her spot as the student representative at the last

could not forgive Vivienne, no matter

Melissa made her decision. “Carl, your father is away on business, but you need to be there. You’ll be

his watch. “Aunt Melissa, if we’re done here, I need to

“Go on, then.”

and Kala ended the call, Darren hurried off to an

benefited the Brooks family. When you grow up, you’ll understand

unclear on the specifics, knew her father’s position was

the situation, Ashley remained stubbornly unforgiving towards

tried to lighten the mood. “If you agree to go this time, I’ll let you join

long begged Carl to take her to a race, eager for the thrill. He had always refused, citing her age, but

instantly lifted. “Fine, I’ll go

give anyone a

her phone from the pocket of her worn-out jeans. With a few swipes

call was unexpected for Vivienne. “Aunt

‘Aunt Melissa,’ Melissa’s emotional dam broke, and tears began to stream down her cheeks.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for