The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 116

Midland Villa.

“Are you guys sure this Vivienne chick doesn’t know jack about perfumery?” Elijah cast a doubtful glance at the Hawthorn family members standing in front of him. Not only was Arabella present, but Beatrice, Michael Hawthorn, and Joseph Hawthorn were all present

too.

After the Hawthorn Group went belly-up, they were cornered by their creditors. They originally planned to lean on Dorian, but Elijah surprisingly popped up, cleared their debts, and even promised to help the Hawthorn Group rise from the ashes.

So now, they were all over Elijah with gratitude. They followed his orders to the letter.

Upon hearing his question, Beatrice rushed to shake her head and answer. “No way! Her mom might have known about perfumery, but she kicked the bucket when she was just nine. How much could she have taught her? She grew up in a convent, so there’s no way she had a chance to learn about perfumery.”

“Why would she challenge me then?” Elijah asked, looking puzzled.

“She must be relying on the perfume formula her mom left behind.” Beatrice replied.

Elijah had the same thought, but he still asked, “Didn’t you say the formula your third son gave you was the last one?”

“He said so, but I think that’s bull.” Beatrice scoffed. “Evelyn made eight perfume formulas when she was with the Hawthorn family. She’s always been one to cover her bases, so why would she only leave one formula for my son? It’s just that he refuses to cough it up!”

Even the one that he did was only given on the condition that they cut ties.

Thinking about the perfume formula in Dorian’s possession made a hint of greed and coldness flash in Elijah’s eyes.

He waved at the Hawthorn family. “Alright, take a hike.”

“But Mr. Elijah, our company…” Beatrice hesitated to ask.

you that as long as you follow my lead, I guarantee the Hawthorn Group will rise again.” Elijah dismissed

pursed her lips in discontent but didn’t dare

other two.

Elijah suddenly spoke

Beatrice whispered was, “Do whatever it takes to get on Elijah’s good side. The future of the Hawthorn family, your future, might

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hadn’t publicly taken Arabella as his apprentice today, her

But now, with Arabella like this, all plans and ambitions were moot. It was already a blessing

the others leave, Arabella bit her lower lip, unable to hide the hatred in her

happy to stay

at all.” Arabella quickly

course, she wasn’t happy. Although Elijah now had an extraordinary status, she still remembered how he

Elijah was talented, he was still far

Percival back from Vivienne.

If it weren’t for me, you’d still be rotting in jail. Elijah squinted his eyes. pulling her onto the

Arabella was unhappy inside, but she plastered on a pleasing smile and softened her body against his. “You’ve been

me before.” Elijah was instantly irked at the thought of his past

The daughter of the Hawthom family, the talented beauty of Havenwood. You were so stuck

shallow then.” Arabella felt the pain in her waist from his grip but didn’t dare show it on her face. Beatrice was right; everything depended on Elijah now. Until she could use him to completely change her fate, she had to

hadn’t kicked up a fuss today by insisting on having Vivienne as my apprentice, I wouldn’t be in this mess.” Elijah was visibly upset

to Vivienne.” Arabella spoke softly to soothe him. “You’re the famous Perfume Prince after

darkened, and he

are people around!” Arabella screamed and struggled, glancing at

guys, out.” Elijah followed Arabella’s cue

began to forcefully make out

that their every move was

the staircase, peeping through the door crack at the scene

pleading throughout, but Elijah showed

later, the commotion

eyebrow slightly. That

to buzz. After catching a glimpse of the caller

an untidy