The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 336

Vivienne’s intention to hire a private tutor for Thaddeus soon caught Judith’s attention.

She promptly came over and volunteered enthusiastically “Vivienne, I heard you’re looking for a tutor

for Thaddeus so he can have lessons at home. Why don’t you let me handle it?

Although Thaddeus being kidnapped wasn’t her doing, it was still linked to her nonetheless

She, as Paula’s mother couldn’t pretend that the havoc she had caused didn’t happen

“That’s not necessary!” Vivienne refused outright

If she had felt a bit of fondness for Judith before, she certainly wouldn’t show her true feelings now

If it weren’t for Paula’s foolishness and the mess she made. Thaddeus wouldn’t have been traumatized

Judith sighed and continued) Temble Let me make amends by finding a tutor for Thaddeus

very time i think abou

Despite Judith’s sincerity Vivienne remained unmoved Judith can handle my brother’s matters The

Brooks family need not concern themselves

Judith stiffened when she heard Vivienne address her like this

Vivienne used to call her grandma

Now she wouldn’t even use that term

It seemed that Paula’s actions had deeply hurt her

Judith sighed “Vivienne i know you bear a grudge against me and against the Brooks family, but I

sincerely want to do something for you Finding a tut promise to find a reliable teacher for Thaddeus ”

After a pause, Judith continued I noticed you ve been coming home late recently, so I assume you’re

quite busy I also heard your foster parents are sta and you’re probably helping them Let me handle

these small matters

The foster parents she mentioned were actually Rowan and Ismene.

She didn’t know their charade so seeing them frequently coming and going, she knew about their plans

to start a company

Vivienne narrowed her eyes. Indeed, she had been quite busy lately Selecting a tutor required careful

screening and interviews Regardless of other factors, the le family should be able to handle this well

After a moment of silence Vivienne nodded Alright, thank you”

“Dont worry Judith patted her hand with a smile will find the most suitable tutor for Thaddeus. I will

make sure he doesn’t fall behind in his stu

While they were talking a servant came to knock on the door

What is it? Judith asked

“Miss Pendleton is here She wishes to see you” The servant quickly reported.

Miss Pendleton?

Vivienne raised an eyebrow Calista was like a bad penny

Was she trying to make her anxious to give her some entertainment?

Judith could tell Vivienne didn’t particularly like Calista, but she was a guest and a close friend of the

family. They couldn’t tum her away, so the signated the

her in

The servant nodded and left

Soon, she brought Calista in

As soon as Calista entered the living room, she saw Judith and Vivienne sitting there

Her heart skipped a beat and she smiled Judith. Vivienne

Her visit wasnt for anything else but to inquire about Vivienne’s situation

The last time she ran into Vivienne near the research institution she couldn’t figure out why she was

there and was even more envious that PercÍNÚ

ct performance in front of the elderly lady. Just that ology

Vienne glanced at indifferently without saying a word

Judith nodded and smiled What brings you here today?”

“Nothing in particular Caliste sat down elegantly putting on before | Telt guilty and wanted to imale

Viverine for a meal

Without even lifting her eyes Vinenne said indifferently Ne

Tunderstand there were many misunderstandings between us which might have upset Vivienne Up

apolog

I dont want our misunderstand

to pile up so if a better to clear them auONEY

famaly and the Brooks family am both distinguished familes in Rivetiwood is always

Vivienne sound like the unreas unalile com

kala sitting and swered. Are you würtly

With that she

and left leaving a shutined Calata tarfaral

lista clenched her fats in fury. She never

She had politely invited her for a meat but Vivi

She acted as

sta were some kind of

“A lot happened recently

good mood. Serang

mean any harm

“Judith, I don’t mind Calistas smule was quite strained

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gave Vivienne the right to be cherished by both Percival and Judith?

The more she thought about it, the more she didnt understand, causing her resentment to grow

Judith didn’t notice the expression on Calista’s face She turned to the maid beside her and said, ‘I want

you to find the best private tutor in town. Someone with pristine credentials and a spotless background

I want nothing but the best, and I want it quickly. Don’t delay!”

The maid nodded and left immediately

Upon hearing this, Calista asked Judith how come you suddenly thought of hiring a private tutor?”

Judith didn’t think it was a secret that she needed to hire a tutor for Thaddeus “Vivienne is thinking

about getting a tutor for her little brother”

Vivienne’s little brother?

Calista had heard that Vivienne had a little brother, and he was currently living with the Brooks family

Wasn’t this a golden opportunity?

If she could become Thaddeus tutor, she could legitimately come and go from the Brooks household

and interact more with Judith and Baron.

She didn’t particularly care about her relationship with the Brooks family, but she was aware of the ties

between the older generations.

If she could win the favor of Baron and Judith, her mother could easily marry into the Brooks family,

and with the connection of the Brooks family, marrying Percival would be a breeze

With that thought, Calista chimed in Judith, I actually have some free time lately, so I could help him

catch up on his studies.”

“You? Judith was taken aback

Calista came from a medical family and was currently working at a research institute. Where did she

find the time to tutor a child?

Calista explained with a smile, “Judith, there’s some misunderstanding between me and Vivienne I

thought this might be a good opportunity to ease our relationship You wouldn’t want us to act like

enemies every time we meet, would you? We’re all from the same social circle, after all, and our

families interact regularly. This hostility isn’t good for either of us

Judith could somewhat see through Calista’s little scheme, and although she was aware that Calista

was trying to marry her mother off to Scott, she couldn’t deny that Calista would indeed make an

excellent tutor Her credentials were top–notch She was among the elite nationwide

After much thought, Judith agreed “Alright, if you’re willing, then I’ll have to trouble you Thaddeus is a

child of the Brooks family, and i hope he can learn well, so he won’t let Vivienne down

Calista’s lips curled up in a smile as she replied. “Leave it to me. You won’t be disappointed