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.

invite Vivienne for dinner, and you all need to be

to strengthen ties with Vivienne and avoid leaving her in the cold. If Vivienne ever faced

certainly could not miss

trouble to our family, and you still want

her brow furrowing in anger. “Think about it. Who really brought our family to this point – Vivienne

not find the words to argue. Deep down, she knew that both Judith and Scott had only

she not have handled things more gently instead of

the industry, Darren had missed out on opportunities to shine, and Ashley herself could not even hold her head up at

could not forgive Vivienne, no matter

“Carl, your father is away on business, but you need to be there. You’ll be representing

done here, I need to head out.

“Go on, then.”

call, Darren hurried off to

“Ashley, you’re young and don’t yet see how Vivienne’s actions have ultimately benefited the Brooks family. When you grow up,

though unclear on the specifics, knew her father’s position was too sensitive to be

the situation, Ashley remained stubbornly

the mood. “If you agree to go this

for the thrill. He

mood instantly lifted. “Fine, I’ll

in relief. “Just don’t give anyone a cold shoulder at the table,

finishing her piece, Melissa stood up and made her way back to her room, pulling her phone from the pocket of her worn-out jeans. With

for Vivienne.

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