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

had lunch together, and then she returned

returned to their respective cottages

Gardens in

littered with discarded drafts, and her cool face

Her room door was ajar, and she looked up to see Heloise entering with an unhappy expression.

“Mom, weren’t you

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

at the completed sketch in front of her as her eyebrows knitted together

all day,

unique set of hand omaments, but no matter how hard

love to ask her what kind of inspiration led to such

because of your grandpa Heloise fumed. “He’s so biased! He gave Percival 30 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

is your brother, Jeffrey, supposed

narrowed as a trace of mockery curled

the company from Percival? He should take

and gave her mom a faint smile They’re just engaged, not married it’s still early days. Why are you so worked up. Mom”

that Paul! He’s trying everything he can to worm his way into the company But look at your brother! When your

about it made

her lips with her finger but said nothing

front of her and crumpled it up before throwing it

that she couldn’t create a design better than Master

can get the old man to change his mind about

as his successor How can he change his mind so easily? Mom, i

one knew that not only was he not useless, but his influence could

of this

compete with Grandpa’s favoritism towards

nothing more than clowns

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what?” Jeffrey, who had been holed up in his room all day, was about to go

Heloise 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

do you mean by silly little pictures? They’re my

Ellington family will end up in Percival’s hands. And where would that leave us?” Heloise’s was laced with frustration as she mercilessly