The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 286

Ryan shuddered. He almost collapsed, but he still managed to respond, “Whatever Vivienne wishes.”

“Good” Vivienne tapped her slender finger on her chin. “Then I’d like Mr. Ellington to resign from his executive position and work as a security guard at the Ellingto Group”

“What did you say? Ryan’s eyes widened in disbelief. He was no longer able to form coherent sentences

Cathy screamed, “Dad, Ryan is an executive of the Ellington Group! Making him a security guard is like slapping your own face!”

Even if he were just a nominal executive with no real power, he was still a well–known figure at the Ellington Group

“Dad, how could I work as a security guard Ryan couldn’t accept this reality

“Do as Vivienne says” Richard, even after witnessing his son’s breakdown, showed no sympathy You really need to learn a lesson

Ryan had caused Richard enough trouble with his entitlement as the eldest son of the Ellington family Richard had turned a blind eye to it all, but not anymore With Thomas still recuperating. Percival ordered another assistant to handle the matter

In less than half an hour, Ryan had gone from being the powerful first son of the Ellington family to a mere security guard at the Ellington Group Supported by his son, he left the room

Richard patted Vivienne’s hand, expressing his regret “I am sorry for the troubles you’ve faced. Whoever needs to be dealt with, I will do it. You can stay with the Brooks family or the Ellington family, whichever you prefer. I’ll support your decision

“Thank you, Grandfather”

With Richard’s clear stance, Vivienne understood that both Richard and Cecilia treated her with the utmost care and affection

“Grandfather, Vivienne and I have other matters to attend to Percival interjected. “We will visit you another day”

Richard looked at Vivienne with fondness so evident that he seemed ready to send Percival away so he could keep her here But he restrained himself “Alright, but you better take good care of Vivienne. If anything happens to Vivienne, you’ll be the first one I’ll hold responsible!”

Percival fell silent.

He wondered who was the true grandchild in Richard’s heart. It seemed to be leaning heavily towards Vivienne.

As they left the hospital and got in the car, the smile on Vivienne’s face faded

“How is Thomas?‘

He had worked closely

her concern. ‘He’s out of critical

skilled as her, was

“That’s good”

won’t let

car stopped in front of a villa in the suburbs.

her

she was going to do and didn’t question her. He simply followed her to the basement

them in the well–lit

comer a man was hanging by iron chains, looking weak and on

“Has he confessed?”

shook his head. “He’s tough. Despite the

man strained to lift his head. Upon seeing Vivienne and Percival, a

interrogation but spoke up upon

you know us? Vivienne and

and the seventh grandchild of the Ellington family The man coughed violently, spitting out a mouthful of

and

believed that the person who attempted to kill Richard had another target

weren’t for Richard coincidentally taking Percival’s car that day, Percival would

do this?” Vivienne asked, not giving the man

he portrayed a twisted smile “You can guess

his stupid games. If it weren’t for Percival’s involvement, she wouldn’t

the table and stared

whip, hitting the man in his

barbed and coated with poison, causing unbearable pain and severe

“Ahh

man screamed

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pain. But a

rose to take the whip from Vivienne. “Let me handle this. Don’t hurt

he knew her well. She was

the simplest approach to interrogate her