The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 44

Right at that moment, the doorbell rang.

Cordelia got up to answer it and was a bit taken aback when she saw who was at the door. But she quickly regained her composure and greeted with a smile, “Richard, you’re here? Come on in.”

Since they were discussing the marriage between the two families, the presence of an elder was necessary. Percival alone wasn’t enough.

Richard was a bit older and was expected to arrive at noon, but he showed up before nine.

Upon seeing Richard, Dorian immediately stood up and greeted him respectfully, “Richard, have a seat.”

Although he was reluctant about Vivienne marrying Percival, Richard was a respected elder and deserved respect.

Vivienne also greeted, “Hi, Mr. Richard!”

At the same time, Percival, Leopold, and Thomas also greeted Dorian and the others, “Mr. Dorian, Ms. Cordelia, howdy.”

They nodded to Vivienne as a courteous greeting.

Everyone sat down after exchanging greetings.

Cordelia went to get some coffee. Their family wasn’t wealthy and couldn’t afford the good stuff on a regular basis. Dorian was the main coffee drinker. Now that they had guests, it wouldn’t be appropriate to serve this grade of coffee.

coffee beans, so she had no choice but to serve the brewed coffee, “I’m sorry, all we

slightly sweet. It’s better

they relaxed upon hearing

of Percival also got

people, they might have found the coffee not good

also showed a warm

of them to you if you enjoy

said with surprise, “Great! I love to drink this natural coffee. I won’t stand on ceremony

“Sure.”

the two families felt even

was set for ten days later, but

timeline, the engagement would

of ten million as a wedding gift, along with three Rivenwood properties, as Vivienne’s personal wealth. Two cars, also for Vivienne. After the wedding, they can live with me if they

cash, was much better than what was given to Arabella.

evident that they put thought into it.

Dorian looked at each other, neither of them rushing to respond.

didn’t urge

Leopold, and Thomas were all

and had to

and I discussed it last night. Vivienne’s mother is deceased, so Dorian has entrusted Vivienne’s

her

follow our local tradition. Our country weddings usually cost nearly one hundred thousand, city ones about one hundred and fifty thousand. We’re

were both surprised to hear

was also taken aback.

to Cordelia deciding on her marriage, as she