The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 238

He walked in with his wife, Cheryl, and his eldest son, Ronald, followed by his second son, Carl. They were surprised to see Eddy kneeling before Vivienne in the living room and a furious Paula making a scene.

“What’s going on?”

“Brother!” Paula cried out to Timothy as if he were her only hope, accusing Vivienne of being disrespectful. “Look at what our eldest brother has brought back. She’s being so rude, and she even hit Eddy!”

Timothy’s brows furrowed with displeasure. Ronald tried to intervene, but Timothy had already started scolding Vivienne “Vivienne, you’re acting out of line! Your aunt Paula may be blunt, but you can’t disrespect your elders, let alone lay hands on your cousin

Ronald and Cheryl exchanged helpless glances.

Paula had been harboring resentment toward Scott for many years. Now that he saw Scott’s daughter, it was inevitable that she would vent her anger at

her.

Timothy, however, was always swayed by Paula’s persuasive language out of sympathy for his beloved sister.

Vivienne looked annoyed She was about to speak but was interrupted by Percival’s phone ringing.

He glanced at the caller ID and picked up the call “Granddad.”

All eyes were immediately on Percival. He held the phone out and put it on speaker mode, so everyone could hear Richard’s irate voice bellowing from

the phone

“Where is my granddaughter–in–law!? You were supposed to bring Vivienne to meet me and spend some time with me. Where is she? Didn’t you come back to Rivenwood with her? At least let Vivienne come and keep me company Why did you kidnap her?”

1 didn’t kidnapher Percival replied while looking at the Brooks family with cold eyes. “Vivienne is the daughter of the Brooks family’s head, and our car was stopped in the middle of the road by his entourage.”

Scott without hesitation. 1 accompanied

then laughed heartily. “It seems like the Brooks family is

Brooks family fell silent as they began reflecting on their past

the only one who

hadn’t even had a chance to sit

They

voice echoed from the phone. “What?! My precious granddaughter–in–law is being

family can’t tolerate her, the Ellington family has plenty of space. I’d

granddaughter–in–law! I need to go give old Baron a piece of my mind!”

smile. “You heard my granddad. If your family doesn’t welcome Vivienne, don’t force her to stay I’ll take her back with

family looked uncomfortable. They didn’t expect Percival to report this to

it was beneath him to apologize as

taking Vivienne’s hand with a smile. “Your uncle Timothy is a bit slow. Don’t mind

Timothy stupid for being easily manipulated

mouth to make his case, but Cheryl glared him

and another young man to Vivienne “This

met in Havenwood Ronald greeted Vivienne with a

responded indifferently

even glance at Vivienne. He headed upstairs, declaring m tired. I’m going to

Cheryl instantly feel awkward

adjusting to the time difference He didn’t mean to offend you” Ronald explained apologetically to Vivienne

it was intentional rudeness or genuine tiredress,

to the Brooks family was not about living peacefully with them

a damn about how the Brooks family felt about her or how they perceived her

short, they better not mess

own fault. And if they were at fault, they were going to receive

she had had a good brawl. The last time she had a really good fight was when she saved someone from Felix. It wasn’t enough.