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 at Kala

you don’t seem to resist his affection Kala’s blunt assessment made

quickly regained her composure, and her usual calm demeanor resurfaced That’s

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

their interactions increased her attitude towards Percival changed. But she was still uncertain about their future together

main focus was investigating her mother’s death. She didn’t have the time or

was settled

looked at her, feeling

of curiosity appeared in her gaze

you misunderstood I’m just curious because there are some unpleasant

studied her for a moment longer before turning

after receiving 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,

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

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

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

half of the race and hearing about Vivienne’s impressive performance from Kala, his

hobbled over with his crutches to knock on Vivienne’s door

autograph? Carl asked his eyes shining

raised an eyebrow in

her arms and spoke with a hint of

didn’t seem offended

him, her racing skidis far surpassed

tum deserved his

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

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with a frasing anile

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