The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 109

Chapter 109

At the dining table.

Percival was sitting next to Vivienne, catering to her throughout the meal. Whenever she needed a napkin or a refill on her drink, he was there. If she so much as glanced at a dish, it would miraculously appear in her bowl.

Vivienne, of course, didn’t take Leopold’s previous joke seriously. But Percival’s attentiveness was making her suspicious. Was he overcompensating for something?

Across the table, Cecilia was fuming. She almost snapped her fork and knife in half. She had raised Percival, and she had never seen him so attentive to anyone, let alone her. How come she never noticed that Percival had this caring side?

She already disliked Vivienne, and this was just adding fuel to the fire.

But it was okay. Richard would be returning to Rivenwood soon, and Nathan Ellington had already returned to handle business matters. She couldn’t mess with Vivienne with Richard around, but once he was gone, who would stop her?

After all, Percival was her son. She didn’t believe that he would choose Vivienne over her.

“Vivienne.” Richard, seemingly pleased with Percival’s behavior, called out.

He had noticed that Percival had feelings for Vivienne, but the feelings weren’t reciprocated.

“Richard.” Vivienne immediately put down her fork and knife politely, ready to listen.

“I’m returning to Rivenwood in a few days.” Richard said with a grin. “Isolde is still very young, and I’m worried about Percival and her being alone. I hope you’ll help look after them when

you can.”

Cecilia almost choked on her food. What was Richard saying?

How were Percival and Isolde alone and helpless? What did that make her?

Isolde chimed in while looking at Vivienne with her big eyes. “Vivienne, you must come and keep me company. Once Grandfather leaves, and with my mother busy with poker every day, I’ll be lonely.”

Cecilia took a deep breath. When did she neglect Isolde for poker?

Well, she did play poker every day.

The Dorian family saw no problem with Richard’s request. They were grateful to the Ellington family for all the help they had given the Hawthorn family. It was only right to return the favor. Everyone turned their gaze to Vivienne, waiting for her response. Percival watched her from the corner of his eye.

If it were anyone else, Vivienne would’ve ignored them. But most of the people here were

individuals she cared about, so she gave a slight nod in agreement. “Richard, don’t worry, I

will.”

Under the table, however, she secretly kicked in Percival’s direction.

“Ouch!” Leopold yelped in pain as he clutched his leg.

Assuming Percival was the culprit, he glared at him. “Why’d you kick me?”

“Do I need a reason to kick you?” Percival replied nonchalantly.

“You’re the man.” Leopold gave Percival a thumbs up.

No one noticed, but Percival and Richard exchanged a knowing look.

“Good job,” their eyes seemingly said.

Richard chuckled to himself. He’d helped as much as he could. If Percival couldn’t win over

Vivienne, he shouldn’t bother returning to Rivenwood.

After dinner, Richard dragged Dorian off for a game of chess. Thaddeus and Isolde went to play in the mansion’s courtyard, with Cecilia and Cordelia watching over them.

“The view from the back mountain is great. Want to take a walk?” Percival suggested to

Vivienne.

Before Vivienne could respond, Leopold piped up. “I’ll go too. I’ll go too. I love walks.”

Percival shot Leopold a cold look, which sent a shiver down his spine.

Since Leopold insisted on joining, Percival also invited Thomas. The four of them strolled towards the back mountain.

The Cloud Eatery was situated halfway up the mountain. It was surrounded by lush flowers and plants. Perhaps due to the mountain’s climate, the vegetation flourished.

A breeze blew, and petals began dancing in the wind. It was like they stepped into a fairyland.

Vivienne felt at peace as she looked at this scenery. It reminded her of her days at the Emerald Monastery.

During the summer, after her practice, she’d open her eyes to see the flowers and trees outside her window and feel the same tranquility.

“These flowers are beautiful.” Leopold couldn’t resist the urge to pick one.

look. Just as he reached out, he

it!” He grumbled while dusting off the dirt and petals from his clothes. “What just happened?

deserve it for picking flowers.” Thomas said

Percival asked Vivienne, ignoring Leopold. “If you

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home with them.”

answer, Percival’s

faster and quickly turned around to stare coldly in the direction

bushes.

heard faint

and sand. An average Joe couldn’t walk in here without making a sound. No way, no how. There was only

to be a

and Thomas quickly came to their senses, swiftly turned around, and stood back-to-back with Vivienne and Percival with their eyes

flowers and plants, forming a circle around

and skillfully held a dagger in his hand. He coldly asked Vivienne, “Are

raised her head and calmly

muffled, but his threats could be

also pulled out their weapons. They were ready for battle and waiting for the leader’s command to

them watched alertly. They were ready

of the assassins as her eyes flashed

of the assassins didn’t react

it seem as if she

somewhat impatient,

a small smile. “What?

of the assassins frowned. He was seemingly aggravated by Vivienne’s calm. demeanor. “One million, now cut the crap!

elegantly laughed and then seriously asked, “Would

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then looked at her warily. “What

do?”

calmly offered.

bribe us? Dream on! We would

“Ten million!”

assassins’ choked on

Ten million…

a lot of

hard for a lifetime and

made him. shudder.

the leader of the assassins. “This is my final offer. Think it over.

suddenly laughed. Her smile was like a rose in the night. “You won’t get the item, and you

to stir things up.” The leader of the assassins changed his tone. “Do you

lie. She indeed didn’t have that

but then he

does.”

saying this, Vivienne turned to Percival. “Mr. Ellington, lend me twenty million.

Percival was speechless.

Leopold was silent.

So was Thomas.

have the money, why pretended to

mouth slightly lifted.

to the leader of the assassins. “What do you think?

leader of the assassins

Her smile was incredibly beautiful. “Mr. Ellington, please transfer the money to this

of the assassins and spoke in a low voice. “Bank

number”

account number might reveal his personal information,

If Vivienne would rather die than give it up, their mission would be a failure. They wouldn’t get anything and would get on

have to do anything, and they could get twenty million for nothing.

the assassins exchanged glances with the other nine assassins,

most common transaction method. His information was hidden

trace

moves. The leader of the assassins looked at his phone, and his face instantly changed. His originally fierce expression suddenly became friendly, even the scar

dagger back into his boots, called the other nine assassins over, lined up like hotel staff, nodded, and bowed to

interruption. If you ever need anything like

this, they disappeared as

leaving, the leader of the assassins even left a business card for

He pointed in the direction where the assassins had disappeared as he shouted, “Are assassins nowadays unprincipled?

who was putting away the business card, and then asked Percival, “Did you really

willing to.” Percival said with a smile. “Vivienne, you don’t need to pay me back. Consider

bag. “This is for you. It’s worth more than your

took the small bottle, opened it, and his face

in Percival’s expression. He walked over to take a look and immediately

Oh my God!

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in the black market were worth five

bottle was worth at

Vivienne in amazement. “Where

myself.” Vivienne answered with

were at a

was the deal

right arm for this, and

just

bottle

while, a slight smile appeared on his face. He casually put

Vivienne because he really needed

casualties every year when they

owed Vivienne a lot. It was a debt

have to pay her back with his life and

He looked at Vivienne.

the engagement, but he vowed to himself that that would

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