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?

he was a gentleman?

What the hell?

glared at Ashley before rushing upstairs to

was very clear. If she still tried to get

see Vivienne’s disdainful gaze in return. It seemed that all of her schemes were transparent under Vivienne’s

gaze.

frustration as her hands crumpled

hand, subtly patting Calista’s hand to comfort her, signaling her not

room changed visibly after Percival left.

seemed to grow stronger, and her gaze towards

Calista occasionally showed contempt

moment, Cassie announced that dinner was ready

invited everyone

Judith took Vivienne’s hand and led her to

didn’t refuse, and she was about to

you to sit, and you choose that seat?! Do you know what

Vivienne sat down at the head of the table

voice grew sharp “Look at

but Judith was quicker. “Enought I told Vivienne to sit there. If you have a problem, take it up

turned red with anger. She wanted to argue, but Melissa pulled her back. She didn’t dare argue with Judith directly, so she

have Mila sit next to Scott, but

but to let Mila and Calista sit next to

Carl changed clothes and came down, he joined the table.

asked Melissa. “Where’s

Melissa’s son and Ashley’s brother, Darren

not sure. He told me he was flying into Rivenwood at nine this morning Why hasn’t he arrived

“Call your

didn’t answer” Ashley

his flight was delayed or he is stuck in traffic. Scott suggested. Let’s not

Vivienne’s hand. “Your auntie’s son, Darren, doesn’t have a regular job. He ran off last year to join some talent show. Ever since he got into the entertainment industry, he’s hardly ever been home. This time, he rushed back from a film

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