The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 921

Chapter 921

Hailey's eyes bulged with fury, her face flushed a deep shade of crimson as Vivienne backed her into a wall, her entire body pressed against the cold surface, lifted off her feet. She was moments away from choking, her breaths short and panicked.

Drake's face was a mask of fear. "Vivienne, have you lost your mind? You're gonna kill your aunt?" he shrieked, rushing to pry Vivienne's hands away. But a glare from Vivienne sent him freezing in place, his legs wobbling like jelly.

His finger trembled as he pointed at Vivienne. "If you kill Aunt Hailey, I swear I'll call the cops on you! You're insane, Vivienne, a complete lunatic!"

Seeing Vivienne being bullied by Hailey had secretly thrilled him, a perverse joy he hadn't felt in a long while. But now, with Vivienne on the verge of doing the unthinkable, his courage faltered.

Hailey, struggling for air, her hands flailing and feet kicking in desperation, couldn't utter a single word.

Vivienne's voice was icy, devoid of emotion. "Hailey, this is the last time you hurt me. There won't be a next time."

With that, she released Hailey, who collapsed to the floor, gasping for air, her face pale.

Hailey, wheezing on the ground, glared up at Vivienne. "I'll have my brother kick you out of the Linklaters!" she rasped.

"And who will you have kicked out?" came a stern voice from behind. Yorick, leaning on his cane, slowly made his way forward.

nearly strangled me! She's determined to kill me. You mustn't let her stay with

at Hailey sprawling on the floor. "What else do

calm,

with vengeance, declared, "From now on, the Linklaters will not acknowledge Vivienne as part of this

pleaded, "Dad, Aunt Hailey is telling the truth. Vivienne really did try to kill her. She wouldn't listen

the Linklaters. Who knows

I agree with Aunt Hailey. You have to

was visibly agitated, a mix of excitement and nervousness coursing

Arthur stormed in, furious. "Who are you saying we should kick out?!" he roared, grabbing Drake

and trembling, begged for help, his

your brother down. We need to deal

Yorick's cane came down hard on his back, drawing a gasp of pain. Yorick's disappointment was evident. "Fool, this discussion does not

and in pain, struggled to his feet, shooting Vivienne a resentful glance before limping away from the grand hall of the

with desperation. "Brother, won't you stand by me? Do our years of companionship mean less to you than

with Vivienne has been brief,

happened to cause

noticed Vivienne's wounds upon

had never laid

granddaughter. So, when he discovered that Aunt Hailey, who wasn't even as close to him as the dirt

with rage, turned Vivienne toward him. The sight of the bruises