The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 244

At this point, Eddy looked at Calista and asked “Calista, you’re interested in gemstones too?”

“A bit Calista replied modestly with a smile. “My grandfather loved it, so I used to accompany him to

various gemstone markets and private auctions. I often watched him bid on precious gemstones.”

“I’m also very interested” Eddy finally found a common topic with Calista, and he laughed heartily “I

once went to the Mirelia Continent mine to buy raw gemstones with someone and watched how the

workers picked and washed the stones.”

“Why don’t we accompany Aunt Paula to check it out this afternoon? Calista suggested “My friend’s

private auction not only has raw stones with windows open but also ones without windows, for guests

who are interested in trying their luck”

“Sounds great Eddy agreed enthusiastically

To like to go too Calista You wouldn’t mind bringing me along, right?” Carl chimed in.

Tm going too. I’m going too.” Ashley added, stealing a glance at the Peach Blossom bracelet on

Vivienne’s wrist.

Wasnt Grandma always saying she wasn’t biased?

Then she would go to the gemstone auction and pick a good raw material herself, have someone make

a bracelet out of it, and let Judith pay for it. That wouldn’t be too

much would it?

So she turned to Judith with a smile. “Grandma, you haven’t given me a graduation gift yet. If I run out

of pocket money and find something I like, can you reimburse me?”

“Ashley Melissa frowned. “If you want something, your parents will buy it for you.”

“Alright, I’ll reimburse you” Judith saw through Ashley’s little scheme, but in order to maintain harmony

among the younger generation, she couldn’t play favorites.

Ashley was someone she watched grow up, and she believed Ashley wouldn’t intentionally pick

something overly expensive just to overshadow Vivienne.

“Thank you Grandma Ashley immediately broke into a happy smile.

One by one, everyone said they wanted to go

“Vivienne, why don’t you come with us?” Calista took the opportunity to invite Vivienne. “You’ve

probably never been to a gemstone market or private auction before, so why not broaden your

horizons? You might find something you like. Your grandma will certainly gift it to you.”

This was a clear slight at Vivienne’s lack of experience and taste.

Vivienne leaned back in her chair, crossing her arms while sizing up Calista. Then, the corners of her

lips turned up slightly, and her eyes twinkled. “Sure, let’s go.” She had been thinking about buying

some gemstones recently anyway.

But now that someone was stirring the pot, she decided to tag along and see what was up. Just as

well, she felt like asserting herself again.

“Vivienne, Calista’s right. If you see something you like, just buy it. Grandma will reimburse you.” Judith

caught the undertone of what Calista said and quickly backed

Vienne up

“Dad will reimburse you too” Scott added. He pulled out a share transfer agreement. “This is my gift to

you. I’m transferring 10% of my shares in the Brooks Group to you. You can buy whatever you want.”

Everyone at the table, except for Judith, gasped. Ten percent of the Brooks Group was worth billions.

The annual dividends alone were beyond what most people could earn in ten years

“Big brother is really generous! Paula’s eyes were filled with envy Every time she thought about her

missing daughter, she couldn’t bear to see Scott’s daughter receiving such a wonderful gift

over the shares were Scott’s to give, and even though Paula was green with envy, she couldn’t say a

word.

Mila’s expression faltered slightly Her gaze was icy–cold as she glanced at Vivienne.

casually accepted the agreement. Though ten percent of the Brooks Group was only a drop in the

bucket compared to her own assets, she took it without

ther at this was what Scott owed her and her mother.

catching Mila’s chilly gaze before it quickly shifted away, as if it were just a figment of her imagination.

in the and at the younger members of the Brooks family decided to go to the gemstone auction in River

Village. The older generation wasn’t interested only Paula and Mila decided to go

younger generation wasn’t initially interested in the auction But because Paula harbored ill feelings

towards Vivienne, he decided to go along to beat a disadvantage

was about to leave, a young man with silver hair wearing oversized sunglasses, and dressed

flamboyantly like a peacock, strolled into the Brooks Quitcase atie tumming a tune Tm back!”

off his sunglassen, ready to chem everyone. Melissa ruched over and grabbed his ear. “Didn’t you say

your flight was landing at nine? Why are you only back

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Darren was about to respond when he caught Vivienne’s gaze. It was the same strange look from

years ago that sent a shiver down his spine.

“No, we don’t!”

Melissa, feeling slightly annoyed, slapped him lightly “If you don’t know her, why are you so worked up?

Go say hello now!”

Darren’s voice suddenly took a turn. “Nice to see you, my little cousin.”

“Just ‘cousin‘ is fine! Why add ‘little‘?” Melissa scolded him while giving him a light punch. “Don’t use

your flippant attitude on your cousin!”

“How am I flippant?” Darren defended himself. He was starting to feel like he was being bullied. “I just

got back, and you’re already nagging and picking on me. Maybe I shouldn’t have come back at all.”

“Perfect! Your cousins are going to a gemstone auction held by one of Calista’s friends. You should

accompany them and take care of your cousin Vivienne since she is new here” Melissa instructed

Darren.