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 assessment made Vivienne’s eyes flicker

usual calm demeanor resurfaced That’s

the start, she never considered

interactions increased her attitude towards Percival changed. But

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

was settled

Kala looked at her, feeling puzzled

in her gaze “You seem quite

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

longer before turning to

hospital, Carl quickly

trip to the race and the resulting injuries were impossible to

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

able to race, but he hadn’t forgotten

help in the North Peak race he didn’t

the race and hearing about Vivienne’s impressive performance from

hobbled over

autograph? Carl asked his eyes shining

unly raised an

arms and spoke

didn’t

though Wonenne was younger than him,

could beat tum deserved

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

you saying

with a frasing anile on her

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