The Million-Dollar Heart novel Chapter 343

Hearing the news, William’s heart was filled with excitement.

Professor James was the most prestigious scholar at Elite University, known for his philanthropy and generous support for underprivileged students.

Living under his influence, the people he loved and his son would definitely be of good character as well.

He quickly turned to Vivienne, "Ma'am, can you take me to meet them?"

He was hesitant to show up uninvited, fearing it could startle them.

He knew that Professor James had been Vivienne's teacher at Elite University, which would surely smooth the way for their reconciliation.

"Go back and rest. I'll find you after I've sorted things out here," Vivienne replied.

Casting a glance at Mila and Calista, William's face fell. "Alright."

Did they think that getting on Vivienne’s bad side would only result in a minor injury?

They really underestimated Vivienne!

Once William left, the Brooks household returned to its usual calm.

The younger generation exchanged glances, hesitant to speak.

Judith was so angry that she clutched at her chest, struggling to catch her breath.

Scott wore a cold expression, exuding an aura that was chilling and devouring.

The tension hung heavy in the air.

Seeing that the Brooks family remained silent, Mila finally spoke, "I had intended to keep this secret forever, but now that Vivienne has exposed it, it's time to settle things."

Mila looked straight at Scott, "You don't have to marry me, Scott, but you must acknowledge Calista! My mistakes have nothing to do with her. She shouldn't pay for what I've done!

After today, all of Rivenwood will know that Calista is your daughter, which will bring dire effect to her reputation. If you disown her, it will ruin her life. You may be ruthless, Scott, but please, for the sake of our child, handle this matter responsibly."

Calista lay on the floor, utterly dumbfounded.

How could things have spiraled so out of control?

But for her, this was a good thing.

What mattered to her was not prestige or honor.

What mattered was having a social status that matched that of Percival's!

Only the heiress of the Brooks family could match the pedigree of the Ellington family!

"What a joke!" Kala retorted angrily. "Why should the Brooks family pay for your mistakes? Everyone in Rivenwood knows that Scott has always held Karen in his heart. If he acknowledges this girl as his daughter, that would put stigma on him."

She never liked Mila and her daughter.

But now, not only did she have to put up with them, they were actually trying to be acknowledged as part of the Brooks family?

This was just cramping her style.

And she really liked Vivienne.

She loathed Arabella when Scott mistakenly acknowledged her, and she hated Calista even more.

Vivienne was the only one she wanted to protect.She wouldn't let Calista come back and cause trouble for Vivienne.

"Kala! Watch your words!" Timothy, who had been silent until now, suddenly intervened.

They had no right to interfere with this matter.

The decision was ultimately up to Scott.

Kala wanted to argue, but she held her tongue on seeing Scott's stern expression.

"I will not acknowledge Calista!" Scott looked coldly at Mila and her daughter and said in an indifferent tone.

Although Mila had expected this outcome, she still felt a pang of sadness.