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?‘

had worked closely with Percival

her concern. ‘He’s out of critical condition

one of Vivienne’s disciples, although not as skilled as her, was more than capable of saving

“That’s good”

“I won’t let any of

car stopped in front

entering her own home, heading straight

what she was going to do and

waiting for them in the well–lit basement

chains, looking weak and on

“Has he confessed?”

shook his head. “He’s tough. Despite the torture, he hasn’t

lift his head. Upon seeing Vivienne and

had remained silent under Matthew’s harsh interrogation but spoke up upon seeing Vivienne and Percival. This was

and Percival raised their

grandchild of the Ellington family The

Vivienne and Percival immediately

person who attempted to kill Richard had another target

weren’t for Richard coincidentally taking Percival’s car that day, Percival would likely be the one

giving the man a chance to rest “Who is

as he portrayed a twisted smile “You can guess what we

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

not interested in playing games with you” She picked up a whip from the table and stared at him with cold, merciless

she spoke, she lashed out with the whip,

poison, causing

“Ahh

screamed in

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could endure the pain. But a poisoned whip

to take the whip from Vivienne. “Let me handle this.

with Vivienne, he knew her well. She

the simplest approach to interrogate