The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 318

Dorian sensed a shift in the atmosphere, and as he glanced up, he found Richard’s probing gaze on him

He blinked, taken aback, and asked, ‘Richard, why are you watching me like that?”

Richard, casually moving his gaze away responded It’s nothing Just a thought that crossed my mind (at’s eat!

As his gaze shifted to Vivienne, he noticed her calm demeanor as she quietly set aside her dish of spicy niba. A reatization dawned on him then.

As the lady of the Ellington family, Cecilia was well acquainted with high society. She was no foot and had noticed the tension between Visterne and Dorian. Upon hearing Dorian’s question, she began to connect the dots but chose to remain silent.

After dinner, Cecilia had dessert served.

As she was about to offer the strawberry cake to Vivienne, Donian interjected. “Mis Ellington. Vivierre prefers mango mousse cake. Hease give the strawberry cake. Cecilia paused then glanced at Vivienne before handing the strawberry cake to Doriani.

Just as Donian was about to dig in, holde cocked her head and asked. “Uncle Donan, how could you mix up Vivienne’s favorite dish and now her favorite dessert?

Donian froze “What?”

Ceolia promptly scolded holde “Don’t talk nonsense Isolde ”

isolde pouted. I’m not Vivienne’s favorite dish is sweet and sour ribs, and she loves strawberry cake. She‘ x allergic to mangões, Uncle Dorian How could you forgert

Donan tumed sharply to Vivienne met her inscrutable gaze, and felt a sinking feeling in his heart.

She was testing him.

He quickly composed himself and apologized Im sorry, Vivienne. I’ve been feeling tired since you left Riverwood so my memory isn’t what it used to be forget about your allergy to mangoes

Vivienne quirked a smile, picked up the strawberry cake, and took a bite “No harm done”

more, but, seeing that Vivienne wasn’t interested in

wanted to contribute to the conversation, but fearing she would slip up, she

Vivienne and Dorian for a moment before he stood up and said. “Dorian, let’s play chess after dinner We haven’t done so in

the Ellington’s family’s sprawling backyard. They didn’t speak until they reached the garden

did you realize they were

met his gaze and smiled.

through such poor acting

Vivienne was quiet

Percival asked while leading Vivienne to sit

as they arrived” Vivienne

reunion banquet. It was confirmed during their first meal when the imposters failed to remember her

favontes

Donan would never mix up her preferences

wouldn’t entrust Thaddeus to his aunt, nor would they allow Thaddeus

from Alliance Enterprises? The annual salary was more than satisfying

wouldn’t put up with Dawson, the chairman of Alliance

the real Mr Hawthom? Have you searched for him? Percival asked knowing

so far Vivienne

my people look into it Percival offered and

Vinente agreed. She could

hand

smiled Ainght. Til tell

I promise to bring them back safely Percival reassured

until they get what they want Vivienne glanced towards the mansion and spoke

want the potion? Percival frowned in

“Yeah”

have the guts to take it Percivals