The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 328

Paul was struggling with all his might. He was desperate, and his voice was so hoarse that it began to

hurt

He was the eldest grandson of the Ellington family and the futum heir. How could he risk having a

criminal record? it was a stain he couldn’t wash away, one that would haunt him forever

Every word Paul spoke was followed by a violent cough. The pain from his fractured ribs was nearly

unbearable.

His mother, Cathy was in disbelief. She relentlessly pleaded with the police to let him go Officers, there

must be some misunderstanding My boy could nev crime He’s innocent! It’s all Vienne’s doing! She’s

trying to frame him! You should be arresting her! She’s the real criminal?

Cathy was crying and making a scene but the police paid her no mind and took away a weak legged

Paul

She followed them while crying and pounding on the police car refusing to leave

The police, citing obstruction of pustice took Cathy along as well

With Paul and Cathy gone the Brooks household finally quieted down

Everyone had been spectators to the drama all night, with each one lost in their thoughts

“Alright, it’s getting late Paula sard cleaning her throat to break the silence think we should all get some

rest

“Hold on Vivienne looked at her and spoke with an indifferent tone You seem to have forgotten

something

Right Ashley added. They caught the one who kidnapped Thaddeus, but the insider in the Brooks

family hasn’t been found yet

commit a

An insider” Paula immediately lost her temper and began shouting “Just because those people said so,

you believe them? They’re just trying to deflect the blamar No member of the Brooks family would ever

do such things Stop making false accusations

No one said it was you Judith retorted while giving Paula a sidelong glance “Why are you so

defensive?

“Maybe she feels guilty Carl hinted She’s always disliked Vivienne, so it’s not surprising that shes

involved in this mess

Nonsense Paula was about to lose her cool “A video can’t prove anything it’s all a lie”

“But Paul has been taken away by the police Ashley looked at Judith’s expression Could this all be fake

Everyone knew Paula’s bias against Vivienne, and now there was video evidence to boot

Although no one directly accused her, her sudden hostility suggested a guilty conscience.

Thaddeus Vienenne didn’t say much and just gently touched Thaddeus head “Tell me, who took you

away from here?”

Thaddeus looked up at her then glanced fearfully at the others “Ses |

“You don’t need to be afraid Judith comforted him gently Your grandmother will back you up. Just tell

the truth

It was it was Thaddeus hesitated, but after finding courage from Vivienne’s presence, he finally spoke It

was Paula

“You’re lying” Paula immediately rushed over and attempted to hit him “Who taught you to say these

things? It’s Vivienne, it must be

Percival grabbed Paula’s hand and shoved her aside

Paula stumbled and fell twisting her ankle and instantly turning pale from pain

The truth is out. Do you still want to deny it, Paula? Carl challenged her I didn’t expect you, of all

people, to be so cruel

Judith was utterly disappointed Thaddeus is just a child. Why would he lie?

‘You’ve made so many mistakes, and we, as a family, have always turned a blind eye But now you’re

helping outsiders hurt your own family? How could you betray us

This?!

‘Mom‘ Paulas eyes were bloodshot as she glared at Vivienne, wishing she could tear her apart at this

very moment. Don’t you know our family! She’s back but my Katara is still missing”

it’s all Vivienne’s fault): Sher » Fan

How could you still be harping on about this? Judith couldn’t comprehend her anymore ‘Scoff’s mistake

was unintentional, and he’s been trying his best t her all these years How can you blame everything on

him and even drag Vivienne into it?”

Wat a simple apology for an unintentional mistake supposed to ease her hatred

She lost her precious daughter She hadn’t seen her for years, and she didn’t even know if she was

well. How could she not hate them?

Tell mel Paulas voice was sharp it pierced their ears like a needle “Where is my daughter * Give me

back my daughter!”

Vienne frowned and looked at her without any expression on her face You’re asking me about your

daughters whereabouts?

“You know you must know‘ Paula screamed as her veins bulged Her expression was somewhat

ferocious My Katara, lived in 1 Hawthom She was adopted by your foster parents?”

She had gone to Havenwood to find Katara and confirmed that Arabella was her daughter But she

didn’t know where she had gone

The last person to see Aratelia was Tratan

Tristan was Scotts adopted son and Viernes mother saved his life when he was young.

Connecting the timing of Arabella s isappearance with Vinenne Paula concluded that Vivienne must

have order

She hated Scott hated Tristan and hated Vinetine even more

If it werent fur Vosenne her Katara would still be (be ittle lady of the ka family, irving a life of luxury

it was all Vivienne a dung. She was the one who destruyed Katario happengesa

She was the one respons–bie for Kataras current predicam

bouts were unmat

Vivienne bunked A funt of surprise flickered in her eyes while

“Paula, are you sure? Arabella is really your daughter” Judith

howned sl

Dembied wit

She hadn’t forgotten the way Arabella had behaved when they first brought her home

“Of course, I’m sure?” Paulas voice was hoarse from shouting. Tve been searching for her for

sany years. Do yo

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“Let’s not forget what Arabella has done” Carl immediately jumped in “She deceived us by tampering

with the DNA tests multiple times, all to be the heiress of the Brooks Family She was lying right up until

the end”

“Arabella was tricked tool Paula wasn’t listening. All she wanted was her daughter “Give me back my

daughter Give me back my Katara!”

She tried to get up to throttle Vivienne, but her twisted ankle was swollen like a loaf of bread. It

throbbed with pain at the slightest movement

“I couldn’t care less about where Arabella is Vivienne crossed her arms Each word was a slap to

Paula’s face “But as for your fate. I know it all too well”