The Million-Dollar Heart

Carl had already been whisked away by the ambulance. He should be nearing the hospital by now.

Percival’s gaze finally landed on Kala, but it only lingered momentarily before shifting back to Vivienne as his eyes showed a hint of concem.

“I’m Kala. Vivienne’s cousin Kala quickly introduced herself. She was surprised when she noticed that Percival’s attention was hardly on her

I mean, she was an Oscar winning actress. Weren’t most men supposed to be head over heels for her?

But Percival seemed indifferent

Interesting!

“It’s getting late Percival’s voice softened when he addressed Vivienne Vivienne, let me take you home.

Vivienne didn’t refuse. On the contrary, it was Leopold who began grumbling and complaining

“Typical As soon as he sees Vivienne, he forgets about everyone else”

But he didn’t have the guts to complain too loudly, fearing that Percival would ditch him like last time and trick him into eating a bunch of garlic again.

Soon, they arrived at the Brooks Mansion

Percival dropped them off at the front door and left.

Kala watched his retreating figure, then turned to Vivienne as her curiosity piqued to max levels. “Vivienne, is your engagement to Percival of the Ellington family just a

marriage allianc

Everyone knew that the alliance between the Ellington and Brooks families was a powerful combination for mutual benefit.

But having witnessed their interaction, she felt there was more to their relationship than just a mere business arrangement.

Especially since Percival’s and Vivienne’s engagement was arranged before Vivienne disappeared. Their relationship seemed different from the rumors.

Vivienne raised an eyebrow at Kala

of you, and you don’t seem to resist his

her usual calm demeanor resurfaced That’s just your

by their elders. From the start, she never considered that their relationship would continue or that they

Percival changed. But she was still uncertain about

of now, her main focus was investigating her mother’s death. She didn’t have the time or energy for anything else, let alone considering their relationship once everything

was settled

Kala looked at

her gaze “You seem quite interested in Mr. Ellington and me”

look in Viviennes eyes, Kala quickly explained herself ‘No, you misunderstood I’m just curious

for a moment longer before turning to enter the house

the hospital, Carl quickly returned to the

the resulting injuries were impossible to hide from his mother, Cheryl The entire family knew about

destroy his beloved cat she was furious She grounded him and

being able to race, but he

the North Peak race he didn’t know what would

race and hearing about Vivienne’s impressive performance from Kala,

he returned from the hospital be hobbled over with his crutches

Carl asked his eyes shining with excitement.

unly raised an

prout head too? Wienne crossed her arms and spoke

didn’t seem offended

him, her racing skidis far surpassed

beat tum deserved his

finding it strange to address her au informally. Anyway, you won the race! From now un, til te

you saying i sel

a frasing anile on

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hands denying it witamently. That was my one fauts: t tad nothing to do

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