The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 126

Chapter 126

Cloudcrest High School auditorium.

Today was the scheduled day for Vivienne and Elijah’s fragrance blending competition. News about Vivienne, Percival’s fiancée, challenging the renowned Perfume Prince, Elijah, had

spread across the internet since his talk at Cloudcrest High.

Guests had flocked to the school, many drawn by the prospect of witnessing this unique

competition.

“Ms. Hawthorn.”

Vivienne had just arrived at the auditorium when she was met with a face full of malicious glee.

“And you are?” Vivienne asked, her brow knitting slightly. She couldn’t quite place the heavily made-up woman in front of her.

Stella forced a smile. “We met at Percival’s place.”

“Oh.” Vivienne remembered now, but dismissed the woman as insignificant. She was just about to step into the auditorium when Stella stopped her.

Stella’s face contorted for a moment, but she quickly regained her smugness. “Ms. Hawthorn, have you seen Cecilia? She invited me to accompany her today.”

She covered her mouth with her hand, feigning concern. “You really mustn’t lose too badly today. Cecilia doesn’t like you much as it is, and if you embarrass the Ellington family…”

“Vivienne!”

Stella was cut off as Cecilia spotted Vivienne from afar and hurried over.

for the need to maintain

hand, and warmly greeted her. “You finally arrived.

had been delayed by

greeting and then turned her attention back to Vivienne. “May I come

that she

Vivienne every day, asking her to display her mother Evelyn’s collection

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trio continued towards the auditorium, completely

felt her cheeks burn with humiliation as she remembered

disliked Vivienne

She called out, unwilling to give

at her with a frown on her face. “Stella? What

turned pale, then red out of

asked but

Stella from the corner of

Vivienne into the auditorium, greeting many familiar

genuine perfume enthusiasts, some Elijah’s fans, and a few drawn by the allure of the Ellington family name.

that if it weren’t for her engagement to Percival, Elijah wouldn’t

supporting Vivienne were Percival, Cecilia, and the students from Class

the heavy academic load for seniors and the competition being held during school hours, Class Eighteen was granted permission to attend and cheer for their beloved

“Go, Ms. Vivienne!”

ascended the stage under Elijah’s disdainful gaze, cheers emerged

crowd.

Logan, Charlotte, Faye, and Oberon, all

grim-looking Arabella, Elijah’s newly appointed

and she mouthed, “Sis, you’re going

Arabella had once again become the center of attention.

bring up her past misdeeds, as those trying to curry

on the other hand, took it all in stride, bossing

servants.

of her past indiscretions still left a bitter taste in her

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time she walked by and heard whispers, she wondered if they were discussing that embarrassing scene of her kneeling before Vivienne and how

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