The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 11

Percival didn’t see it coming that the person he’d been searching for would turn out to be in the Hawthorn family. What was her connection with the Hawthorns?

Vivienne was also taken aback to bump into the guy she’d helped out before right here.

“Mr. Ellington, meet my granddaughter, Vivienne.” Beatrice introduced them, pointing at Vivienne.

Percival’s fingers, which were resting on his wheelchair, stopped abruptly. His deep gaze fell on Vivienne and his handsome face revealed a look of surprise.

She was the heiress of the Hawthorns? Vivienne?

A smile unconsciously spread across Percival’s face. If his fiancee turned out to be her, then that’d be…

Beatrice then introduced Vivienne to the rest of the guys. This is the head of the Ellington family, Richard, and the guy next to him is his grandson, Percival, your fiance.”

Upon hearing Percival’s name, Vivienne looked a bit shocked. Her eyes moved to his legs and she let out a small smile. Percival caught her meaningful gaze and rubbed his temples in resignation. The person he wanted to call off the engagement with turned out to be his lifesaver. And she even knew he wasn’t really disabled.

Vivienne moved her gaze away from Percival and greeted them politely, “Nice meeting you, Mr. Richard, Mr. Ellington.”

Percival responded politely. Then, he suddenly spoke up, “Ms. Hawthorn, I think you might’ve misunderstood me. What I said that day was, don’t call off the engagement.”

Vivienne was taken aback. What a cheeky guy!

Ellington’s change of attitude was truly astonishing. They’d clearly heard him say that he wanted to

laughing. To get Percival to agree to an engagement with the Hawthorns‘ daughter, Richard had used all sorts of tricks to barely lure him here to the Hawthorns‘ place. Now after finding out that the Hawthorns‘ eldest daughter was Vivienne, he wasn’t throwing a fit anymore. He was even willing to marry her

daughter of the Hawthorn family was much harder to deal with than Arabella. If his

we came here today to

preferred Vivienne, and admired

there was no contempt in her eyes. She was straightforward. He could even tell that her calling off the engagement had nothing to do

had for

and I’m not ready to think about marriage yet. Mr. Ellington is so outstanding, I’m sure he’ll find someone who’s perfect for him.”

this great opportunity for marriage, I can’t give up. Ms. Hawthorn, would you accept me?” Percival spoke very slowly, his voice slightly weary.

Vivienne was silent.

eyes wide open, staring at Percival in disbelief. What??!!

slits from

get engaged in five days. But I hope this marriage can be arranged by the Hawthorn family. I don’t know if you guys have any thoughts?”

a good mood and his tone

that, they all left. As they were leaving, Leopold felt someone’s gaze on him. He looked up and met Vivienne’s clear eyes, which made his face turn red. It wasn’t until they left the Hawthorn family that Leopold snapped back to reality. He turned to

a glance at

Leopold got all excited, “Do you think she might have feelings

and a sharp gleam passed through them, like a sharp

bit, but still asked bravely, “So why do you think Miss Hawthorn

good–looking.” Percival said, his

Leopold was speechless.

at the Hawthorn family’s mansion.

gave you the right to decide for Vivienne? I told you that she won’t marry Percival.”