The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 10

Beatrice looked at the head of the Ellington family, Richard, in front of her, and she dared not even breathe audibly. “What brings you here out of the blue, Mr. Ellington?” she asked.

She then turned to look at Percival, who was sitting in a wheelchair, feeling nothing but scorn. What use was having the status of the Ellington family?

Percival was disabled and the future of the Ellington family wouldn’t be in his hands.

“Madam, about the marriage arrangement between our families, I hope you could give it another thought.” Richard said, sitting upright, radiating a sense of authority.

Beatrice didn’t expect the Ellington family to take this marriage arrangement so seriously that Richard himself would come. She was caught off guard, “I’m not opposed to it. It’s just that the kids aren’t on board.”

At this moment, she felt a bit miffed at Vivienne. What a clueless child. She had made the decision on his own, putting her in such a passive position in front of Richard.

“The two kids haven’t met before, so it’s normal for them not to have feelings for each other. They’ll develop a bond as they spend more time together. Don’t worry, my grandson is very caring, and he won’t let Arabella down.”

Without waiting for Beatrice to respond, Richard took out a check, “To show our sincerity, consider this 10 million dollars an investment. On the day of the engagement, we’ll give another 10 million dollars as a gift.”

Beatrice’s eyes widened, a 10 million investment plus a 10 million gift? The Ellington family was truly loaded. She was so stunned that she couldn’t speak.

Seeing her hesitation, Richard continued, “A few days ago, Arabella saved my granddaughter; she’s a savior to the Ellington family. This shows that our families are meant to be, don’t you think?”

“Are you mistaken? I didn’t hear Arabella say she saved your

girl at the mall entrance a few days ago, that was my granddaughter,

had asked Thomas to deliver a thank–you gift that day, but something

had just returned from outside, overheard this and

the mall entrance? Did Vivienne really save

greeted Beatrice and when she turned to see Percival, her expression froze. He was so handsome. When did such

to Beatrice and asked,

is Mr. Ellington from the Ellington

Arabella’s expression changed and she looked at Percival with disdain. So this was the disabled guy. But what was the use of just

previous words, Arabella scoffed, the average–looking little girl at the mall entrance

brother and sister duo, one was so ugly and the

was thinking, she didn’t show it

I want to thank you for saving Isolde the other day. Name your reward. Don’t

eyes. But she was Arabella, the daughter of the Hawthorn family. Even if he was a bit displeased, he couldn’t show it.

was somewhat tempted. The Ellington family was the largest family in Rivenwood, and everything they owned was valuable. However, she quickly suppressed this thought. She didn’t want to have anything to do with Percival. She laughed and said, “I just did what anyone would do. If anyone else

I think you might

Leopold suddenly looked at her, “You’re not the daughter of the Hawthorn family?”

adopted by my father. My sister was only brought back home a few days ago.” Arabella replied with a gentle

Y

for a few seconds, and his expression suddenly darkened, “Is the Hawthorn

they knew from their investigations. But