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
that Vivienne was coming, Cecilia looked like she was over the moon. She promptly instructed the servants to tidy
Mansion was
a maid to find out
the old man treating her
the billion–dollar stone, Cathy made a
saw Cecilia orchestrating the servants in the living
paused. She remembered that Cecilia didn’t think too highly of Vivienne
she so
pondered, she approached
did you know that our family unearthed an stone worth over
“Yes, I know. Vivienne discovered it.” Cathy was
Cecilia
to probe further. “Did you know that
Ellington family, didn’t even have that
million.
Cecilia looked entirely unfazed.
face turned
was spent and it yielded a return, so it should
was Percival’s gift to my daughter–in–law. If he’s happy to spend it
your own good! You only think about your son and daughter–in–law, but have they thought about you? They didn’t even offer to share the stone with you, did
cold. “My daughter–in–law has given me plenty. Cathy, you really shouldn’t worry
country girl. What could
commotion erupted from
was Percival
in the dust and
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in!” Cecilia said as she
greet her, Cecilia had already ushered her into the
left standing to
Percival was dumbfounded.
Wasn’t he her son?
saw Vivienne. “There you are, Vivienne. Did those idiots give you any trouble after I left yesterday? If they did, you must tell me. I’ll give Baron a piece of my
and gave him a small smile. “Thank you, Grandpa! No one’s
good to hear. If anyone does, you must
Vivienne nodded. “Okay.”
turned to Nathan Ellington, Percival’s father, standing not far
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