The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 78

Vivienne and Percival swung open the doors to the private dining room, drawing the attention of everyone present.

“Is this how she behaves at an engagement party? She’s acting all high and mighty, not giving us, the older generation, a second glance. If she really does marry Percival, she’s likely to become even more arrogant and rude” Alisa, already somewhat displeased with Vivienne, was seething after having to wait for her

Vivienne gave them a cold glance. “Did I invite your

When Richard and Dorian had discussed the engagement arrangements, they’d planned for only two tables. None of the Hawthorn family’s relatives were included in the quest list.

With just one glance, she saw that the Hawthorn family had occupied three tables and uninvited guests had shown up. And they were blaming her?

“You’re so rude! Can’t you even take criticism for your own faults?! Is this how your mother raised you?” Beatrice yelled angrily.

Vivienne’s face darkened. She walked over to Beatrice and said coldly, “Don’t you dare mention my mother. You’re not worthy!”

“You!” Beatrice was so angry that she felt a twinge in her chest.

After seeing this, Dorian quickly stepped in. “Mom, if you’re here to enjoy the party, you’re welcome. But if you’re here to cause trouble for Vivienne, I’d like you to leave. This is her engagement party, and I don’t want it to be ruined.”

“Slap!”

anger. “You ungrateful son! I’m your mother! I came to my granddaughter’s engagement party, and you’re trying to kick me out in front of everyone? You think sucking up to the Ellington family gives you the right? As long as I’m alive, you’ll

me. Did you forget about me? Percival’s eyes narrowed, and

father-in-law, but he’s also my son. I’m

to the Ellington family multiple times. She was scared this would

it wrong for her to criticize Vivienne to save

in front of everyone. She

don’t care about you disciplining your son, but today is my engagement party. You slapped. my father-in-law in public, which is an insult to the Ellington family.” Percival spoke

T

Beatrice could say anything else, Arabella interrupted. “Percival, I’m sorry. My grandmother was just impulsive and said some harsh words. The party has

of her speech, Arabella noticed Percival’s leg

What on earth?

could Percival stand

at Percival’s leg and was stunned. “Mr. Ellington, your leg

hour ago, Percival was in a wheelchair. How did his leg heal so quickly

if he wanted to give him everything the Ellington family had. If his leg was healed, wouldn’t he

stunned by Percival standing

ignored them, took Vivienne’s hand, and

Hawthorn family were seated at the same table

in, the Ellington family noticed Percival’s leg. Cecilia immediately stood up and looked at him in shock.

members of the Ellington family also looked over. Their expressions were varied, and their

Vivienne, I met a miracle doctor on the way to find her. His acupuncture treatment

were amazed. “Who is that skilled that they can heal a disabled person

acupuncture treatment?”

doctor’s medical skills are amazing. He can bring people

whereabouts are unpredictable. Many people

listened to everyone’s discussion

expected that Percival’s leg would be healed, especially