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.

nose was unbearably itchy; she didn’t have the luxury to disdain Vivienne. Wiping her tears and nose, she asked

it, she ran away, sneezing

in the living

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

for Isolde too. Lately, his mother’s repetitive complaints had been driving the

argument vanished

already 11 A.M.

lunchtime. Let’s eat together,

propelled

arrive shortly. You don’t need to trouble yoursel Thomas said, his face contorted in displeasure. He swiftly placed orders on the 400 NOVING Iuch attention to the items, as long as something

that plan was thwarted. “Well, maybe next time.” Leopold and Thomas exchanged a silent glance, relieved that they had escaped unscathed the time. They silently vowed never to approach Percival during meal times. It was

hadn’t come along with Cecilla today.

surprised them was Cecilia’s persistence. She regrouped

Thomas opened the door and saw Cecilia, wearing a mask,

the living room

Vivienne? Cecilia skipped the pleasantries and

pointed

with determined

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

you’re worried about your fiancée being bullied by your mother,

about my mother,” Percival sighed, rubbing his temples. Vivienne could be a handful. Well, let his mother have a taste of her own medicine. He trusted Vivienne to handle the situation

Vivienne, having finished her meal, had retreated to the meticulously organized

the door open, she turned

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

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