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

resist his affection Kala’s blunt

her usual calm demeanor resurfaced That’s just

to Percival was arranged by their elders. From the start, she never considered that

increased her attitude towards Percival changed. But

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

was settled

impression” Kala looked at her,

eyet narrowed slightly and a hint of curiosity appeared in her gaze “You seem quite interested in Mr.

‘No, you misunderstood I’m

moment longer before turning to enter the house

Carl quickly returned

were impossible to hide from his

was furious She grounded him and locked up his car forbidding him from racing

of not being able to

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

watching half of the race and hearing about Vivienne’s impressive

as he returned from the hospital be hobbled

asked his eyes shining with excitement.

an eyebrow in response

fat prout head too? Wienne crossed her arms and spoke

didn’t seem

Wonenne was younger than him, her

beat tum

it strange to address her au informally. Anyway, you won the race! From

you saying i sel

with a frasing anile on her face

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That was my one fauts:

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