Chapter 261
“What’s so special about that old codger Richard? He’s as ugly as a mud fence!”
Percival and Vivienne were truly at a loss.
Were these two geezers mortal enemies in a past life?
Did they love to hate each other in this life?
After seeing Percival and Vivienne hold their peace, Baron reluctantly waved his hand in irritation. “Go on then! That old coot is trying to steal my long–lost granddaughter.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Judith chimed in hurriedly. “Should I have someone prepare a gift?”
“There’s no need; I’ll take care of it myself.” Vivienne replied indifferently.
Judith paused and sighed.
She could clearly sense Vivienne’s cold attitude towards their family.
After all, she had been left to fend for herself for over a decade, enduring countless
hardships.
And with Paula’s recent shenanigans since her return, it was only natural that Vivienne
would harbor some resentment.
Judith felt helpless, knowing that all she could do was try to make it up to Vivienne over
time.
After breakfast, Vivienne and Percival set out for the Ellington family’s mansion.
The Ellington family’s mansion.
Richard’s wrinkled face was alight with joy.
“Cecilia, prepare some good food and drinks. My darling granddaughter–in–law is coming to visit
like she was over the moon. She promptly instructed the servants to tidy up and prepare for
Ellington Mansion was soon
Cathy sent a maid to
the old
the information provided by Paula and the billion–dollar stone,
when she saw Cecilia orchestrating
remembered that Cecilia didn’t think too highly of Vivienne or her
she
pondered, she approached
did you know that our family
giving it much thought, Cecilia simply replied, “Yes, I know. Vivienne discovered it.” Cathy
Cecilia sound so
probe further. “Did you know that Percival paid 30 million
own son, Paul, the eldest grandson of the Ellington family, didn’t even have that
million. My
Cecilia looked entirely unfazed.
turned green
was spent and it yielded a return, so it should belong to our
coveting my daughter–in–law’s money? Let me be clear. That 30 million was Percival’s gift
good! You only think about your son and daughter–in–law,
given me plenty. Cathy, you really
girl. What could she possibly
then, a commotion erupted from
Percival
the dust and rushed out to
Chapter 261
Cecilia said as she took Vivienne’s
could even greet her, Cecilia had already
was left standing to
Percival was dumbfounded.
Wasn’t he her son?
trouble after I
looked up at Richard’s concerned face and gave him a small smile. “Thank you, Grandpa!
hear. If anyone does,
Vivienne nodded. “Okay.”
Nathan Ellington, Percival’s father, standing not far from
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