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

grumbled while dusting off the dirt and petals from his clothes. “What

deserve it for picking flowers.”

asked Vivienne, ignoring Leopold. “If you do,

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home with them.”

could answer,

reacted faster and quickly turned around to stare

bushes.

both heard faint

and sand. An average Joe couldn’t walk in here without

to be

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

from among the flowers and plants, forming a

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

raised her head and

voice was somewhat muffled, but his threats could be clearly heard. “I advise you to behave,

weapons. They were ready for battle and waiting for the

They were ready to act at

the assassins as her eyes flashed with a cold light. “How much

of the assassins didn’t react in

tone made it seem as if she were discussing the price

the assassins looked at Vivienne, becoming somewhat impatient, as if he were ready to strike at any

small smile. “What? Afraid

by Vivienne’s calm. demeanor. “One million, now cut the crap! I don’t want to get my hands dirty. Hand

and then seriously asked, “Would five

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and then looked at her warily.

do?”

million?” Vivienne calmly offered. “To betray your

us? Dream on! We would never

“Ten million!”

leader of the assassins’ choked on his own

Ten million…

a lot of

hard for a lifetime and not earn that

immediately, but the strict rules of their organization made him.

final offer. Think it over. If you agree, take

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

assassins changed

indeed didn’t have that much money in her

assassins’ face darkened, but then he heard Vivienne say, “But my

does.”

“Mr. Ellington, lend me twenty million. I’ll pay

Percival was speechless.

Leopold was silent.

So was Thomas.

the money, why pretended to be

mouth

confirming that he agreed, Vivienne turned to the leader of the assassins.

The leader of the assassins interrupted

laughed again. Her smile was incredibly beautiful. “Mr. Ellington, please transfer

the leader of the assassins

number”

his bank account number might reveal his personal information, but he was still moved by the

something. If Vivienne would rather die than give it up, their

have to do anything, and they could get twenty

assassins exchanged glances with the other nine assassins, then gave out

method. His information was hidden and

trace

few 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 on his face

over, lined up

the interruption. If you

disappeared as quietly

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

as he shouted, “Are assassins nowadays unprincipled? How could they be so easily bought? Why are they so willing to break a

looked at Vivienne, who was putting away the business card,

with a smile. “Vivienne, you don’t need to

then took out a small bottle from her bag. “This is for you. It’s worth more than your twenty million, Mr. Ellington, I don’t like

small bottle, opened

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

Oh my God!

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life-saving pills that were being fought over in the black market were worth five hundred thousand each.

was worth at least a

amazement. “Where

Vivienne answered with a serious

and Thomas were

the deal

and it turned

just

bottle

slight smile appeared on his

ceremony with Vivienne because he really needed these

when they were on missions. With these pills, they could up their

It was

to pay her back with

He looked at Vivienne.

engagement, but he vowed to himself that that would not happen in

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a basement of some coffee

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