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!

Mr. Ellington’s change of attitude was truly astonishing. They’d clearly heard

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 himself.

a meaningful smile playing on his lips. This real daughter of the Hawthorn family was much harder to deal with than Arabella. If his grandson dated her, he’d probably get a taste of

thoughts and got up with a smile. “Vivienne, we came here today to discuss whether

preferred Vivienne, and admired her more.

was, there was no contempt in her eyes. She

was different. All she had for Percival was contempt and disgust.

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

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

Vivienne was silent.

in disbelief. What??!! He could actually

from laughing. His grandson finally got

a lot, but she quickly said, “Then let’s get engaged in five days. But I hope this marriage can be

go with your arrangement. Percival was in a good mood

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 Percival and said, “Percival, did you notice that Miss Hawthorn was staring at me

cast a glance at

“Do you

sharp gleam passed through them,

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

Percival said,

Leopold was speechless.

Hawthorn family’s mansion.

to Beatrice, “Mom, who gave you the right to decide for Vivienne? I