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

seem to resist his affection Kala’s blunt

her usual calm demeanor resurfaced That’s just

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

changed. But she was still uncertain

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

was settled

looked at her, feeling puzzled

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

Viviennes eyes, Kala quickly explained herself ‘No, you misunderstood I’m just curious because there are

her for a moment longer before turning to enter

Carl quickly returned to the Brooks

trip to the race and the resulting injuries were impossible to

grounded him and

resented the idea of not being able to race,

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

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

he returned from the hospital be hobbled over with his crutches to knock

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