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.”

passed the blame to Scott without hesitation.

child?” Richard sounded surprised, then laughed heartily. “It seems like the Brooks family is blind. Why had they previously recognized Arabella as their

silent as they began reflecting on their past

was the only one who chuckled sarcastically

Scott. “We hadn’t even had a chance to sit down before her aunt started ridiculing

turned pale. They knew they were in trouble.

voice echoed from the phone. “What?! My

our house immediately! If the Brooks family can’t tolerate her, the Ellington family has plenty of space. I’d

have the guts to bully my granddaughter–in–law! I need to go give old Baron

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

looked uncomfortable. They didn’t expect Percival to

was beneath him

taking Vivienne’s hand with a smile. “Your uncle Timothy is a bit slow.

stupid for being

his mouth to make his case, but Cheryl glared him down

introduced Ronald and another young man to Vivienne “This is your cousin Ronald and your second cousin Carl.”

Ronald greeted Vivienne with a friendly smile

responded

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

Cheryl

to the time difference

intentional rudeness or genuine tiredress,

to the Brooks family was not about

Brooks family

they better not mess

it would be their own fault. And if they were at fault, they were going to receive a

had had a good brawl. The last time she had a really