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 eyebrow

seems quite fond of you, and you don’t seem to resist his affection Kala’s blunt assessment made Vivienne’s eyes flicker

composure, and her usual calm demeanor resurfaced That’s just

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

Percival changed. But she was still uncertain about their future

main focus was investigating her mother’s death. She didn’t have the time or energy for anything else, let

was settled

looked at her,

of curiosity appeared in her

probing look in Viviennes eyes, Kala quickly explained herself ‘No, you misunderstood I’m just curious because there are some unpleasant rumors about Mr Ellington

a moment longer before turning to enter the

after receiving treatment at the hospital, Carl quickly returned

race and the resulting injuries were impossible to hide from his

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

idea of not being able to race, but he hadn’t forgotten one

werent for Viviennes help in the North Peak race he didn’t know what would

about Vivienne’s impressive performance from Kala, his attitude toward her shifted dramatically

as he returned from the hospital be hobbled over with his crutches to knock on Vivienne’s

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crossed her arms and spoke with a hint

didn’t seem offended

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could beat tum deserved

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