The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 178

Ashley’s words cut straight to Arabella’s heart, stepping on her sore points.

Arabella’s face turned a ghastly green, while Judith, standing next to her, apologized, “Arabella, I misunderstood you before. I thought you were trying to make things difficult for your sister.”

This apology was sincere, but Arabella felt like she was going to spit blood.

She had laid all the groundwork just to make things difficult for Vivienne, but who could have guessed that it would turn into a stage for Vivienne to show off her talent?

“Vivienne sure plays the piano beautifully.” Melissa said in surprise. “I wonder who she learned from. With such piano skills, why has she been so low–key?”

She couldn’t understand. She herself was quite accomplished on the piano, and to her ears, Vivienne played even better than Debra.

In fact, it reminded her of someone else.

Scott looked at Vivienne with complex emotions. The spotlight on the stage enveloped her, making her silhouette appear both real and ethereal. He could see Karen in her again.

He had once listened to Karen play Rhapsody of Marland. Like Vivienne, she sat in front of the piano with intense concentration, as if nothing else in the world could disturb her.

“Your granddaughter is quite a catch, Aunt Beatrice.” Timothy said, praising Vivienne to Beatrice.

Beatrice sneered, her gaze sweeping over Judith and Scott.

Every time she heard someone praising Vivienne, it was like a stab in the heart, as if they were reminding her of how blind she had been.

Arabella felt even worse. She had showcased her piano skills, but instead of earning a single word of praise from the Brooks family, they had started praising Vivienne in front of her.

But she had to keep her feelings under wraps. She forced a smile and said, “Indeed, my sister plays the piano wonderfully.”

Her eyes drifted to Percival, who was looking at Vivienne with admiration. The affection in his eyes was so thick that anyone could see it.

to Vivienne’s piano playing with a dreamy look on her face. Suddenly, she sighed and said, “Son, what are we going to do? I’m a bit

quietly, waiting for her

might not be

son. It was

piano skills

same way.” Isolde said, counting on her

clothes designer, and a double major doctorate. And she plays the piano

else can

Percival fell silent.

wasn’t good

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No way!

wanted to stand shoulder to shoulder with her and win everyone’s

suddenly stood up and walked towards the

he made attracted everyone’s gaze. Now everyone was watching

her, Vivienne moved slightly to make

and white keys, playing a duet

experienced disaster and love. When

turned into a pursuit in a storm and an

waves.

that Vivienne’s and Percival’s fingers were dancing on the black and white keys. They chased each other, hid from each other, stood side by side, and shared

is the first time I’ve heard the Rhapsody of Marland played in

could play the piano so

people say Vivienne is not good enough for Mr. Ellington, but I think they

there’s a word for how they look

“Equals!”

The only spotlight in the room shone on them. They sat side

each other was so good that it seemed as if they were two

When Percival first came up to join the fun, Vivienne thought

not only could he keep up with her rhythm, but his every note and every emotional