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, he quietly resumed his

conversation, but fearing she would

gaze lingered on 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 a

Percival led Vivienne through the Ellington’s family’s sprawling backyard.

did you realize they

met his gaze and smiled.

through such poor acting Percival replied

Vivienne was quiet

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

arrived”

Donan had inexplicably missed her reunion banquet. It was confirmed during their first meal when

favontes

would never mix

would they allow Thaddeus to take a break from school.

resign from Alliance Enterprises? The annual salary was more than satisfying for

up with Dawson, the chairman of Alliance Enterprises, berating

Percival asked knowing that Vivienne would not take

clues so far Vivienne

offered and pulled out his phone to

could see the ment in the suggestion

up. Percival took Viviennes hand “You should’ve

Til tell you sooner next time ”

worry too much I promise to bring

what they want

want the potion? Percival frowned in question

“Yeah”

if they have the guts to take it Percivals voice was as