The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 221

Percival had Beatrice’s family forcibly sent back to their rural home.

At first, they kicked up a fuss and refused to go. Percival’s men were not gentle, so Michael ended up with a broken leg. Only then did his family reluctantly agree to leave.

Before they left. Dorian gave the old woman ten grand and told her he would send her a monthly allowance of two hundred dollars. Not a penny more, not a penny less.

Some might accuse Donan of being too soft–hearted, but he saw it as his duty.

If Beatrice wasn’t his biological mother, he could’ve washed his hands of the whole thing. But numerous DNA tests had confirmed his lineage. He was indeed her son.

Even though they had disowned each other in name, the law required him to provide for his mother

Cordelia supported his decision.

Sometimes, you could sever all ties but blood.

“Percival, I’ve left some people to keep an eye on them. They won’t have a chance to disturb your in–laws again. Thomas reported this to Percival, with Vivienne listening in the backseat of the black sedan.

Her face was calm and expressionless. She didn’t care about Beatrice’s fate.

After hearing Thomas’s report, Percival absentmindedly asked while playing with Vivienne’s fingers. “Vivienne, Scott has sent someone to collect your DNA sample.”

“Uh–huh” Vivienne’s eyes flickered with amusement as a mocking smile played on her lips.

After Arabella was hospitalized, people had been trying to get close to Vivienne to collect her hair or other samples. They were most likely sent by Scott to collect her DNA.

But they didn’t succeed.

“Do you want to return to the Brooks family?” Percival intertwined his fingers with hers as his grip tightened.

out at the gloomy sky through the window, without

wanted to return.

hadn’t dug up any dirt, she would have to return to

danger that had forced her mother to flee while pregnant,

convenience with Dorian?

a car in front of them had a tire blowout, swerved, and

brakes, Percival and Vivienne lurched forward, bracing themselves

her over, making sure she was unharmed,

Percival. I’ll go check it out.” Thomas exited the

of the car with a stern face, only to

apologized to Thomas “Sorry, it was my fault I wasn’t paying attention. Let me know how much it will cost, and

being reasonable, Thomas didn’t say anything harsh He glanced back at their car and said, “No need. Our young master can afford it”

Percival were not the kind to squabble over money. Too much

a favor for now and find a

thought, he nodded at Thomas and returned

Percival’s men brought a new car to pick up Percival and Vivienne, Thomas got

stylish woman in her fifties was

a renowned pianist

the Havenwood

Brooks family to treat

Chapter 221

come, since both families were well acquainted and as a

at the

pick up Calista from the airport.

Just an acquaintance.” Ronald answered nonchalantly “Turns out, I hit

quickly rolled down the window, spotting the cold and proud man protecting a beautiful young girl as they got

careful demeanor showed that he

but he didn’t even glance their way. He got into

noticing Calista’s

Calista shook her

at the Jade Garden

daughter, Astrid, was coming home.