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

Cathy and the others returned to their respective

Northern Gardens in

The floor was littered with

ajar, and she looked up to see Heloise entering

“Mom, weren’t you going

threw her bag on the couch, sat down, and gulped down a whole lot

looked at the completed sketch in front of her as her

day,

no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t surpass Master Jessica’s

would love to ask

is that Percival’s fiancée is Scott Brooks daughter, and your grandpa is already

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

eyes narrowed as a trace of mockery curled the comers

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

just engaged, not married it’s still early

can

it made Heloise’s blood pressure rise.

touched her lips with her finger but said

draft in front of her and crumpled it up before throwing it away

to believe that she couldn’t create a design better than Master

department As long as we can get the old man to change his mind about the successor, our family still has a chance” Heloise

already chosen Percival as his successor How can he change his mind so easily? Mom,

that not only was he not useless, but his influence could easily crush the Ellington

point of this

Grandpa’s favoritism towards Percival?

more than

1/2

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

cooped up in your room, painting your silly little pictures. When Grandpa wanted you to go work at the company, you refused?! What do

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

a baby, the Ellington family will end up in Percival’s hands. And where would that leave us?” Heloise’s was laced