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”

wasn’t interested in further conversation, he

the conversation, but fearing she would slip up, she decided

up and said. “Dorian, let’s play chess after dinner We haven’t done

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

you realize they were imposters” Percival asked

met his gaze and smiled. “You noticed too?”

such poor acting

Vivienne was quiet

Percival asked while leading Vivienne to sit down on

arrived” Vivienne replied

banquet. It was confirmed during their

favontes

never mix up

aunt, nor would they allow Thaddeus to

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

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

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

far Vivienne caid with

people look into it Percival offered and pulled

could

up. Percival took Viviennes hand “You

at him and smiled Ainght. Til tell you

bring them back

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

the potion? Percival frowned in question

“Yeah”

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