The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 265

The Ellington clan, besides Richard and Percival’s parents, didn’t even register on her radar. She couldn’t be bothered to spare them any thought

Whether the money spent on the stone came from her pocket or Percival’s was none of their business

This time, for Richard’s sake, she let it slide. But there wouldn’t be a next time

“By the way, I’m planning a party here in Rivenwood to formally introduce you to everyone.” Richard announced “Back in Havenwood, no one knew who you were There were always small–minded folks who relished feeling superior, so I want everyone to know that you’re my granddaughter–in–law If anyone tries to bother you, they’ll have to think twice”

With that, Richard turned to Percival “What do you think, kiddo?”

“I couldn’t agree more

Ever since Vivienne decided to come to Rivenwood, Percival had instructed Thomas to start preparing a feast.

He had been playing the cripple for years, so it was about time things got on track

Ever since Vivienne got engaged to him, people have been mocking her for marrying a good for nothing. He could shrug off the insults, but he wouldn’t let his little lady be wronged

“Vivienne, what about you? Richard asked Vivienne

Vivienne furrowed her brows and remained silent for a moment before saying, “Let’s go with your plan, Grandpa”

“Great! It’s settled then Richard wrapped up the conversation, then turned to Cecilia. “You take care of the arrangements in the next few days. Let’s get this done sooner rather than later”

1 got it, Dad Cecilia replied.

Afterward, Richard gave Vivienne a tour around the Ellington Mansion

The Ellington Mansion was quite different from the Brooks Mansion. It was actually more of a courtyard. It was somewhat like a cloister, yet tinged with the air of an ancient villa

It was quite an interesting change of scenery

lunch together, and then she returned to

others returned to

in the

jewelry designs. The floor was littered with discarded

was ajar, and she looked up

Fiona glanced at Heloise and asked, “Mom, weren’t you going to see Percival’s

started! Im so annoyed!” Heloise threw her bag on the couch,

the completed sketch in front of her as her

drawing all day, but

aspired to design a unique set of hand omaments, but no matter how hard

love to ask her what kind of inspiration led to such astonishing

Percival’s fiancée is Scott Brooks daughter, and your grandpa is already spoiling him rotten. Now that he’s engaged to her it’s nothing but a huge

raved “Once he spreads his wings, how is your brother, Jeffrey, supposed to seize the company from him?”

narrowed as a trace of mockery curled the comers of her lips

of wresting the company from Percival? He should take a good look at

They’re just engaged, not married

up?” Heloise asked anxiously “Haven’t you seen how Ryan’s family is eyeing the position of successor? Especially that Paul! He’s trying everything he can to worm his way into the company But look at your brother! When your grandpa finally wants him to gain some experience in the company,

it made Heloise’s blood pressure rise.

touched her lips with her finger but

at the failed draft in front of her and

couldn’t create a design better

least you’ve established yourself in the design department As long as we can get the old man to change his mind about the successor, our family still has a chance” Heloise mused to

at her “Grandpa has already chosen Percival as his successor How can he change his mind so easily? Mom, i think you should stop worrying

no one knew that not only was he not useless, but his influence

of this

with Grandpa’s favoritism towards Percival?

were nothing more than

1/2

had been holed up in his room all day, was about to go out for a drink

stood up and jabbed him in the forehead “You spend all day cooped up in your room, painting your silly little pictures. When Grandpa wanted you to go work at the company, you refused?! What do you think you’re going to achieve

mean by silly little pictures? They’re my

up in Percival’s hands. And where would that leave us?” Heloise’s was laced