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.

an

to resist his affection Kala’s blunt assessment made Vivienne’s eyes

she quickly regained her composure, and her usual calm

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

her attitude towards Percival changed. But she was still

her mother’s death. She didn’t have the time or

was settled

looked at

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

herself ‘No, you misunderstood I’m just

studied her for a moment longer before turning to enter the

treatment at the hospital, Carl quickly returned to the Brooks

sneaky trip to the race and the resulting injuries were impossible to hide from his mother, Cheryl The

his beloved cat she was furious She grounded him and locked up his car forbidding him

able to race, but he hadn’t forgotten

Peak race he didn’t know what would have

and hearing about Vivienne’s impressive

the hospital be hobbled over with his crutches to

autograph? Carl asked his eyes shining with

an eyebrow

too? Wienne crossed her arms and spoke with a hint of amusement

didn’t seem

him, her racing skidis far surpassed

could beat tum deserved his respect

to address her au informally. Anyway,

saying

with a frasing anile on

N

Cat

hands denying it witamently. That was my one

Thank

imagh at lei