The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 277

As soon as Eddy heard this, he panicked. “No! I’m not going!”

Last time, he also ended up at the police station because of a scandalous live streaming incident. If he

got arrested again, it would be his second round in the

slammer

Worse still, the last time he was arrested, his father brought back Aaron, his illegitimate half–brother

If he got arrested again, he feared his father would give up on him entirely and start grooming Aaron as

his successor

How could Aaron deserve that?

The cops, however, weren’t about to let Eddy refuse so easily.

Before he knew it, they had grabbed him.

But somehow, Eddy managed to shake off the cops and, with eyes burning with fury, charged at

Vivienne. “Bitch! It’s all your fault! If I’m going down, I’m taking you

with me!”

But as he lunged at her, Percival, who had been shielding Vivienne, swiftly stepped aside.

Vivienne raised her foot and kicked Eddy hard

Caught off guard, Eddy fell to the ground

The cops were about to subdue him when he spotted a fruit knife on a nearby table. in a flash, he

lunged for it and thrust it at Vivienne

But Vivienne stood her ground, not moving an inch

Leopold, alarmed, was about to intervene when Percival stopped him. ‘Hold it!”

Before Leopold could react. Vivienne moved

In one swift motion, she launched a fast and powerful attack on Eddy

Her soft–looking fists carried a massive force

She launched blow after blow at Eddy, and Leopold, standing close, could clearly hear the sound of

Eddy’s bones cracking.

Suddenly, he understood.

Vivienne kicked Eddy to the ground, casually wiped her hands with a wet wipe from the table, and

looked at the cops. “Was I acting in self–defense?”

Everyone was stunned

They hadn’t expected Vivienne, such a beautiful woman, to be so skilled in combat.

The police taken aback for a moment, nodded. “Yes You were acting in self–defense.”

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A radiant smile spread across Vivienne’s face. “Then I’ll leave him to you. I’ll provide evidence of his

and Paula’s attempt to drug me

Her face was expressionless as she said, I won’t accept a settlement.”

The police were puzzled Drugging?”

Their report only mentioned Eddy’s inappropriate behavior on a live stream. There was no mention of

any drugging.

Vivienne’s lips curled up slightly as she glanced at Scott. Seems like you only got part of the report.

Then please take Paula as well. I accuse her of drugging my dress and attempting to have me raped

and sold.”

The police immediately became serious Human trafficking was something they had to seriously deal

with.

The lead officer approached Paula Miss Paula, please come with us.”

Before Paula could react, she was taken away by the police

The room fell silent as Eddy and Paula were led out.

They looked at Vivienne with new respect

The lady of the Brooks family was not to be underestimated

She was certainly more formidable than Arabella

Mark felt humiliated His wife and son had been arrested for attempting to harm Vivienne

Tomorrow’s headlines would certainly be interesting

He had no idea how to explain this to the elders of the Miller family

Mark looked at the young woman standing nearby

She stood among the crowd, radiating an aura of strength and power One glance at her was enough to

draw anybody’s attention

He didn’t know why the young master of the Nine Mystics Society had become the lady of the Brooks

family But he knew that he needed to provide her with a satisfactory answer

Otherwise, the Miller family was in danger

-Paula’s drama had ruined the party atmosphere

Mila surveyed the room, then walked over to Scott. Let me play a piece on the piano to lighten the

mood”

Dressed in a custom–made gown, she exuded a refined elegance

She was the one who was least amused. She needed to do something before Vivienne stole all the

limelight.

Renowned pianist Debra was also invited to the banquet

quests were pleno enthusiasts, so Mila’s offer to play the piano attracted a lot of interest.

As Mila took the stage, Scott approached Vivienne. “I’m sorry, Vivienne. I didn’t expect your cousin to

do something like this. Don’t worry, my father won’t let him go

this time”

Vivienne looked at Scott for a long time before finally saying, with a slight a smile, ‘Overconfidence can

be dangerous, Mr. Brooks. I’m not Arabella. Play with fire, and the entire Brooks family might get

burned”

Scott froze as his eyes locked with Vivienne’s. Those icy, penetrating eyes were just like the ones he

used to know. They saw right through him, just like Karen’s did.

She was so much like Karen.

Her intelligence and her aloofness were all so reminiscent of Karen

“I promise you, Vivienne, this won’t ever happen again” Scott said, averting his gaze.

Vivienne scoffed How many times have you made that promise, Mr. Brooks? Your word is worthless!”

With that, she ignored him

Scott’s expression stiffened. “Why don’t you find a place to sit down for a bit? I need to entertain the

guests After that, I’ll introduce you to some esteemed guests.”

Without waiting for Vivienne’s response, he hurried off.

Percival moved to Vivienne’s side, taking her hand in his Despite the warm August weather, her hand

was as cool as a spring. He wrapped his other arm around her slender waist and murmured into her

ear, “You let Eddy off too easily.”

Vivienne glanced back at him as her eyes narrowed slightly with a mischievous glint in their depths.

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Vivienne glanced meaningfully towards the entrance.