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”

wanted to say more, but, seeing that Vivienne wasn’t interested in further conversation,

fearing she would slip up, she decided to stay

up and said. “Dorian, let’s play chess after dinner We

sprawling backyard. They didn’t

you realize they were imposters” Percival asked

his gaze and smiled. “You

would see through such poor

Vivienne was quiet

did you find out? Percival asked while leading Vivienne to sit down on

as they arrived” Vivienne replied flatly

was confirmed during their first meal when the imposters failed to

favontes

would never mix

his aunt, nor would they allow

salary was more

with Dawson, the chairman of Alliance

Mr Hawthom? Have you searched for him? Percival asked

far Vivienne

Percival offered and

could see the ment in

Percival took Viviennes hand

at him and smiled Ainght. Til tell you sooner next

promise to bring

what they want Vivienne glanced towards the

want the potion? Percival frowned in question

“Yeah”

to take it Percivals voice was