Chapter 242
Percival rubbed his temples with annoyance, feeling somewhat helpless.
“You need to come pick us up right now! No substitutes! Or we will never forgive you!” Cecilia commanded.
Isolde chimed in. “Right, we will never forgive you!”
“Vivienne, I need to head to the airport to pick up my mom and Isolde” Percival stood up. “I’ll be back later”
He glanced at the Brooks family and asked Vivienne, Do you want to come with me?”
He wanted her to avoid dealing with these troublesome people
Vivienne lounged in her chair. Till pass. I’ll visit Cecilia later”
“Alright.” Percival didn’t say anything else. If his girl wanted to stay and deal with the trash, let her.
Percival apologized to Judith and Scott before heading out.
After a few steps, he stopped by Calista “Calista, unless it’s important, don’t talk to me.”
He was talking to Calista, but his gaze was on Vivienne. It seemed like he was pleading for praise. “I am a gentleman.”
With that, he walked away without giving anyone else a glance.
Ashley, who was drinking water, sprayed it directly onto Carl’s face.
“Damn!” Carl jumped up from the sofa. “Ashley, are you crazy?!”
“Sorry, sorry” Ashley apologized while giving Percival a peculiar look.
hear that right?
said he was a
What the hell?
Ashley before rushing upstairs to change
smile was frozen on her face. Percival was very clear. If she still tried to get close to
see Vivienne’s disdainful gaze in return.
gaze.
in frustration as her
Calista’s hand to comfort her, signaling her
room
arrogance seemed to grow stronger, and her gaze towards Vivienne was predatory.
showed contempt for
moment, Cassie announced
stood up and invited everyone to the table.
next to Grandma‘ Judith took Vivienne’s hand and led her to the head of the table, where Baron usually
was about
tells you to sit, and you choose that seat?! Do you
head of
voice grew sharp “Look at yourself and see
told
but Melissa pulled her back. She didn’t dare argue with Judith directly, so she swallowed her anger and shut up
have Mila sit next
to let Mila
and came down,
Melissa.
to was Melissa’s son and Ashley’s brother, Darren
I’m not sure. He told me he was flying into Rivenwood at nine this morning Why hasn’t he arrived
Ashley “Call your
earlier. He didn’t answer” Ashley shook her head
was delayed or he is stuck in traffic. Scott suggested. Let’s not
year to join some talent show. Ever since he got into the entertainment industry, he’s hardly ever been home.
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