The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 124

Chapter 124

In the living room, as Leopold settled onto the couch, his eyes fell upon a sealed glass bottle resting on the coffee table.

“What’s this?” he asked, his curiosity piqued, as he picked it up.

“Hands off,” Vivienne warned, reaching out to reclaim it. It was the concentrated Tranquil Aroma perfume essence, too potent to touch the skin directly.

But Leopold, known for his mischief, quickly hid the bottle, flashing a sly grin. His eyes darted between Percival and Vivienne, and he teased, “Let me guess, is it something naughty, like a slippery massage oil…”

Vivienne had initially ignored his jesting, but from the corner of her eye, she saw Cecilia, who had been pursuing Stella, returning alone. She attempted to retrieve the bottle from Leopold. With a swift move, Leopold evaded her, accidentally tossing the Tranquil Aroma perfume out

of his hands. It landed with a crash at Cecilia’s feet.

Instantly, the strong fragrance filled the entire apartment, making it difficult for everyone to breathe comfortably.

Cecilia hesitated for a moment, then disregarded it, stepping over the broken glass and storming in, her voice accusing, “How could you… Achoo! Stella, she… Achoo! You… Achoo! Achoo! Achoo!”

Before she could finish her sentence, the overpowering scent triggered five consecutive sneezes, leaving her eyes moist and red.

Vivienne, feeling an unexpected pang of guilt, glared at Leopold and handed Cecilia a few

tissues.

she didn’t have the luxury to disdain Vivienne. Wiping her tears

it, she ran away, sneezing

in the living room exchanged

bottle of perfume managed to divert her attention. He decided that this was a great solution. He thought it was

mother’s repetitive complaints had been driving the poor girl crazy. She

an argument vanished into

was already 11

Thomas, it’s lunchtime. Let’s eat

as it propelled by a spring, ready to

contorted in displeasure. He

that plan was thwarted. “Well, maybe next time.” Leopold and Thomas exchanged a silent glance, relieved that

who had been so attached to Vivienne, hadn’t come along with Cecilla today. The little girl was indeed clever, despite her

surprised them was Cecilia’s persistence. She regrouped in the afternoon

door and saw Cecilia, wearing a mask, walking in,

in the living room

Cecilia skipped the pleasantries and got straight to

Leopold kindly pointed

with determined steps to

gaze, Leopold shrugged and explained, “Well, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law

worried about your fiancée being bullied

be a handful. Well, let his mother have a taste of her own medicine. He trusted Vivienne

meal, had retreated to the meticulously organized room. Cecilia entered just as Vivienne was contemplating the freshly delivered Tranquil Aroma

the door open,

perfume essence in Vivienne’s hands. The morning’s sneezing fit was still fresh

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