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

together, and then she returned to the Brooks Mansion with

the others returned to their respective

the Northern Gardens in the Ellington Mansion

was littered with discarded drafts, and her cool face

room door was ajar, and she looked up to see Heloise

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

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

completed sketch in front of her as

drawing all day, but

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

only she knew Master Jessica, she would love to ask her what kind of

infunating is that Percival’s fiancée is Scott Brooks daughter, and your grandpa is already spoiling him rotten. Now that

spreads his wings, how is your brother, Jeffrey, supposed

of mockery curled the comers of her lips

Ellington, that waste, was thinking of wresting the company from Percival? He should take a good look at

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

the position of successor? Especially that Paul! He’s trying everything he can to worm his way into the

it made Heloise’s blood pressure

with her finger

front of her and

refused to believe that she couldn’t create

established yourself in the design department As long as we can get the old man to change his mind

successor How can he change his mind so easily?

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

the point of this superficial struggle?

compete with Grandpa’s favoritism

more than clowns

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holed up in his room all day, was

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

that’s unfair Jeffrey protested “What do you mean by silly little pictures? They’re my treasures!”

treasures? If you keep acting like a baby, the Ellington family will end up in Percival’s hands. And where would that leave us?” Heloise’s was laced with frustration as she mercilessly