The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 264

Cathy was all riled up, but Richard wasn’t inclined to continue arguing with her

He turned to Helorse “And then there’s your eldest son. He spends all his days obsessing over his paintings. I’ve offered him a chance to gain experience in the company but he stubbornly refuses Your daughter Fiona, on the other hand, works her heart out for the company. And what has she received in return?”

Heloise raised an eyebrow, choosing to remain silent

Just the other day, her jewelry studio needed more materials but was short on funds. Do you think the 5 million I gave her was coughed up by a dog?”

Heloise remained silent. Her gaze was unfathomable

How could 5 million compare to 30 million?

“You lot turn your noses up at Percival, but do you realize that the wealth you enjoy is all thanks to him? Richard stated

“What?” Ryan and Cathy’s faces were a picture of disbelief

Heloise was equally shocked as her gaze subconsciously landed on Richard.

Even Cecilia seemed to be temporarily dumbfounded

Only Nathan appeared unsurprised

After a moment, Cathy found her voice How is that possible? Ever since his accident, he’s been idle. He doesn’t even know how to read the company’s reports How could he have brought us wealth?”

“Humph Richard scoffed That’s because you’re both ignorant and dull. Percival has been involved in the company’s affairs for a decade, and it was largely thanks to him that the company survived through its toughest times. Without him, do you really think you’d be living the life you are now?”

Cathy and Heloise fell silent.

Percival was a good–for–nothing. They’d never believe such news out of the blue

But given Richard’s eamestness, they found themselves having to reconsider the way they thought of Percival

Heloise stayed silent but Cathy was unable to let Vivienne off so easily.

fiancée amved, Richard could do nothing but sing her praises, but when her son, Paul,

this thought, Cathy continued to voice her frustration. The 30 million is spent, so we, the Ellingtons, should at least have a share of the

you? You think

couldn’t help but laugh

as a smile played on his lips. “Did

“Not bad at

who could casually insult the entire Ellington

Ellington Vivienne pointed

still had her own last name

share of your wealth on behalf of the

about it and found herself

felt ignored and disrespected.

influence, and yet she buys such expensive gifts for you and Cecilia. It’s obvious

to get that precious stone. Now the money’s gone, and she’s not willing to give us the stone it’s clear she’s

calm and steady tone Vivienne paid for the stone. Did you not hear? If you’re having trouble understanding, maybe you should seek medical

as he continued to humiliate his cousin. “A psychiatric hospital might be a good

up. feeling utterly infuriated

Who are you calling insane?”

so he quickly added. “We all know what Vivienne is. She’s a country bumpkin from lowly origins How could she

“She’s

a cold glint appeared in his eyes. The Brooks family’s daughter is from lowly origins?”

failing to grasp the meaning

was also taken by surprise The Brooks family’s daughter?‘

retum to the Brooks family hadn’t spread widely yet

Paula had called her, she hadn’t mentioned that Vivienne was the daughter

assumed Vivienne

Paul “Are you saying Vivienne

his gaze and looked at

suddenly remembered what Arabella had told him.

suspected that Arabella wasn’t Scott’s biological

confirmed that Arabella wasn’t Scott’s daughter

real daughter was