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.

listening to Vivienne’s piano playing with a dreamy look on her face. Suddenly,

her quietly,

might not be good

wasn’t that she was belittling her son. It

to mention her perfume blending and clothes designing skills, her piano skills

way.” Isolde said, counting on her fingers to Percival. “Vivienne is a doctor, a perfume

designer, and a double major doctorate. And she plays

“Brother, what else

Percival fell silent.

wasn’t good enough for

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No way!

shoulder

up and walked

the center of attention, and every move he made

over to Vivienne and sat down. After exchanging a glance with her, Vivienne moved slightly to make room for

his hands and placed them on the black and

originally composed by a composer who had experienced disaster and love.

into a pursuit

waves.

and woman in the melody were dancing in the same way 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

exclaimed. “This is the first time I’ve heard the Rhapsody of

didn’t know Mr. Ellington could play the piano so

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

there’s a word for how

“Equals!”

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

of each other was so good that it seemed as if they were two people with one soul, so

to join the fun, Vivienne thought about slowing down

expect that not only could he keep up with her rhythm, but his