The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 295

“Oh“” Vivienne raised an eyebrow at that comment “Was it so obvious that even a fool could see it?”

“Yes” Carl shot back angrily

Vivienne’s lips curled into a teasing smile “And who might this fool be?”

The fool is your

“Oh right. The fool is you Vivienne’s smile widened.

Fine I’m the fool then so what Carl suddenly realized he had been tricked again. He pointed at her,

furning. “You set me up again!

Somehow he kept falling into Vivienne’s traps. He didn’t know where she got her cunning from, but she

always made him look foolish.

1 don’t have time for such games” She glanced at the kitten following Carl, then leisurely shifted her

gaze elsewhere “Instead of arguing with me, you should take better

care of your cat

With that, she turned and walked towards her room

Carl watched her retreating figure while clenching his fist in frustration. “I don’t need you to tell me that!

I’ll take care of my cat just fine, and I’ll make sure it’s well–fed and

plump

With that, he dropped his head in dismay

Taking care of a cat wasn’t cheap, especially the high–quality cat food he wanted to feed it. Where was

he supposed to get the money?

His entire family knew about the fortune he had spent on the gemstone. His mother, Cheryl, had

already given him a good scolding and certainly wouldn’t give him another

penny

As Carl worned about this, Vivienne returned to her room and began ordering a pile of stuff on her

phone.

The next day

Carl didn’t wake up until the sun was high in the sky. The first thing he thought of was his kitten

He rushed to the room where he kept the cat, and as he opened the door, he saw several bags of cat

food next to the makeshift bed he had made for the kitten

“What is this?”

Carl picked up a bag of cat food and a can. Both were from high–rated, expensive brands.

Who would be so kind as to buy food for his cat?

He glanced around, then saw a figure disappearing around the comer

Carl quickly followed and saw Vivienne casually turning the corner

Was he seeing things?!

It was Vivienne

Carl slapped himself to make sure he wasn’t dreaming but he still couldn’t believe it was real

No way!

Vivienne wouldn’t help him.

Just yesterday they had been at each other’s throats.

Why would she help him?

She must be sick

Cart shook his head and returned to the cat’s room, trying to put the thought out of his mind

For a while after that, Vienne lived peacefully among the Brooks clan

Besides visiting Richard at the hospital every day she spent her time researching a cure in the Brooks

family’s labs

The person who had thed to kill Percival had poisoned himself, and she hadn’t found the herb needed

for the antidote yet

Though she could stabilize his condition, she couldn’t guarantee there wouldnt be complications.

So she used the limited ingredients she had to research a cure

Richard had recovered quite a bit after a few days of rest, but he didnt want to go back to the Ellington

Estate, so he decided to stay in the hospital

At the end of the month, it was time for the medica esearch conference Vivienne left her house in the

afternoon

Professor Madison, who was particulady fond of her, had arranged for someone to pick her up but she

didnt want to make a lava, no she stupiy

The participants of the conference were all notable figures in the medical field. All of them had

published pape

Vinente however, was low key and not well known, so she wasnt bothered much. She was happy to

start

Vicene?

Shi hadn’t had a mument a peace when she heard someone

Vivienne tooked up to

(and play with her phone, waiting for the

nding in front of her

1 thought you didnt like attending conferences Calata

ved at her both surprisedy and

excuses but

resist thus ram opportunity

me anaway that a suprije

Calistas form was laced with mockery

Vivienne didnt even bother looking at her. She was just focused on her phone. Does it concern you?

Vinerne. There are things you even if i don’t say them. Being athe to land this conference is a matte

far medical

She held her head high and spoke with arrogance don’t know how you managed to get in here, but I

earned my place with my skills and abilities”

in her eyes, Vivienne, a basic doctor with no medical achievements, must have used her connections

to sneak in

They were worlds apart, and no matter how good Vivienne’s medical skills were she would never reach

Calista’s level in the field of medicine

1 suggest you keep a low profile Calista laughed arrogantly while looking down at Vivienne in her chair.

“Or you’ll be kicked out when they find out you’re not qualified to be

here!”

Vivienne frowned as she continued to play her game. “Are you done?”

Seeing that Vivienne didn’t even spare her a glance, Calista’s face tumed red, and veins began

popping out on her neck

She was about to argue with Vivienne when someone recognized her and came over excitedly

“Your Calista, right? I just read your paper Your new theory is incredible”

“Oh my God, you’re William’s daughter, the medical genius. It ́s such an honor to meet you here?

Calista was flattered by all the praise Her back straightened as a great sense of pride washed over her

So what if Vivienne had successfully performed Richards surgery?

Betore her the prodigy from the prominent Pendleton family. Vivienne had no option but to bow in

submission and accept being overshadowed

“Easy there folks Calista said, her tone brimming with superiority as she shot a sideways glance at

Vivienne Tve made minor strides. It’s nothing that constitutes me being a genius. My research and

thesis are the results of hard work and perseverance I appreciate the recognition, and I’m open to your

guidance and advice”

Her humble demeanor and dignified manner made the audience elevate her even mom.

Calista is being too modest! The Pendleton family is one of the four grand families in Rivenwood, and

you’re the youngest doctor among them ever”

“Absolutely! You’ve published so many papers and won numerous medical awards at just twenty–two

Who else in our country could achieve that?”

Not to mention the projects her team had undertaken and the patents they’d applied for, all of which

had brought astonishing value to the Pendleton family

Who in the medical field didn’t know Calista, and who wouldn’t want to be acquainted with her?

if it werent for the crowd around her and the necessity to maintain a humble facade, Calista would have

had her chin up while strutting about.

Indeed, how could Vivienne possibly compare with her?

Vivienne lacked the capability qualifications, and social standing to even lick Calista’s toes. Vivienne

was nowhere near Calista in terms of research and thesis.

At that moment, Professor Madison took the stage to announce the start of the research conference

and invited Calista to present her paper

lista is the rising star in the medical field. Let’s have her enlighten us with her latest research findings

He announced.