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

returned to the Brooks

returned to their respective

in

jewelry designs. The floor was littered

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

weren’t you going to see Percival’s fiancee?

bag on the couch, sat down, and gulped down a

completed sketch in front of her as her

day, but something always

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

love to ask her what kind

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 nothing

“Once he spreads his wings, how is your

of mockery curled the comers of her

was thinking of wresting the company from Percival? He should take a

just engaged, not married it’s still early days. Why are you so worked

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 look at your brother! When your

made Heloise’s

her lips with her finger but

looked at the failed draft in front of her and crumpled it up before throwing

she couldn’t create a design

get the old man to change his mind about the successor, our family still has

her “Grandpa has already chosen Percival as his successor How can he change his

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

point of

could compete with Grandpa’s favoritism towards

were nothing more than clowns

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room all day, was about to go out for a drink when he heard

be worried about?” 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 company, you refused?! What do you think you’re going to achieve with all

that’s unfair Jeffrey protested “What do you mean by silly little

like a baby, the Ellington family will end up in Percival’s hands.