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 the Brooks Mansion with Percival

Cathy and the others returned to their

Northern Gardens in the

designs. The floor was littered with discarded drafts, and her cool face was

ajar, and she looked

work, Fiona glanced at Heloise and asked, “Mom, weren’t you

Im so annoyed!” Heloise threw her bag on the couch, sat down, and gulped down a whole

looked at the completed sketch in front of her as

had been drawing all day, but something always

design a unique set of hand omaments, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t surpass Master

Jessica, she would love to ask her what kind

million to splurge on his fiancéel What’s more infunating is that Percival’s fiancée is Scott Brooks daughter, and your grandpa is already spoiling him rotten. Now that he’s engaged to her it’s

how is your brother, Jeffrey, supposed to seize the company from him?”

a trace of mockery

that waste, was thinking of wresting the company from Percival? He should

her thoughts and gave her mom a faint smile They’re just engaged, not married it’s still

not be worked 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

made Heloise’s blood pressure

her finger but said

in front of her and

couldn’t create a design better

get the old man to change his mind about the

can he change his mind so easily? Mom, i think you should stop worrying about.

that not only was he not useless, but

of this superficial

compete with Grandpa’s favoritism

nothing more

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Jeffrey, who had been holed up in his room all day, was about to

forehead “You spend all day cooped up in your room, painting your silly little pictures. When Grandpa wanted you

mean by silly little pictures? They’re my

you keep acting like a baby, the Ellington family will end up in Percival’s hands. And where would that leave