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”

that Vivienne wasn’t interested in further conversation,

to contribute to the conversation, but fearing she would slip up, she decided to stay quiet

he stood up and said. “Dorian, let’s play chess after dinner We haven’t done so in a while. Percival, why don’t you

Vivienne through the Ellington’s family’s sprawling backyard. They didn’t speak until they

they were imposters”

gaze and smiled. “You noticed

fool would see through such poor acting

Vivienne was quiet

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

they arrived”

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

favontes

never mix

aunt, nor would they allow

resign from Alliance Enterprises? The annual salary

Dawson, the chairman of Alliance Enterprises, berating

Have you searched for him? Percival asked knowing that

so far

into it Percival offered and pulled out

could see the ment in the

hanging up. Percival took Viviennes hand

and smiled Ainght. Til tell you sooner

bring them back

Hawthorn and Cordelia until they get what they

the potion? Percival frowned in

“Yeah”

try We’ll see if they have the guts to take it Percivals voice was as cold as