The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 322

Vivienne shot Dorian a frosty glance without uttering a word.

However, Richard was not one to keep his thoughts to himself. “Dorian, if you were so concerned, you should’ve set Paul straight from the get–go. You didn’t utter a single word before What’s holding you back?”

Dorian was left speechless by that blunt comment. With the situation taking a sour turn, Cordelia quickly intervened. “We’re outsiders after all. It’s not our place to meddle in the Ellingtons‘ family affairs. We thought that with Percival and Richard on her side, Vivienne surely wouldn’t be bullied*

“Really?” Richard responded in a suggestive tone. I’m tired. I’m off to get some rest. You all can stay a bit longer

Quick to reject the invitation. Donian said, “No need Thank you for your hospitality, Richard We don’t want to overstay our welcome”

Having said that, he naturally wouldn’t insist on staying

Percival slung his arm around Vivienne’s shoulder. “‘Tll walk you out ”

Vivienne glanced at him and smiled “Sure”

Percival was silent throughout the incident, but Vivienne could sense his anger She knew he was holding back out of respect for Richard That was the only reason he was refraining from taking action against Paul

But in the end, he couldn’t resist

That kick certainly did a number on Paul

Percival and Vivienne led the way, when Donan and Cordelia awkwardly followed behind them, their expressions subtly changing

As the dinner progressed, they exposed their true colors.

Vivienne was deliberately testing them, and everyone else was there to watch the drama unfold

“What do we do now? Cordelia lowered her voice as she shot Dorian a meaningful glance

Donan didn’t utter a word His gaze was fixed on Vivienne, who was just a few feet away.

If he didn’t act soon, he feared.

was about to fetch the car to drive Vivienne and the others home when

lunged at Vivienne

flash of silver in the stranger’s hands as he strode forward. His brow instantly

“Vivienne Look out”

Dorian’s, who was trailing behind them As Percival shielded Vivienne, Dorian

knife

soaking his

“Oh my God“”

maid into a panic Cordelia’s legs turned to jelly, making her

Percival gave the signal, the Ellington bodyguards hidden in the

the situation was under control

Vivienne who looked calm and composed. He then approached the

clamped his mouth shut,

to talk? I have a hundred ways to

flick of his finger the guards got the message.

blade that sliced the mans skin “Go

would make that man wish he

punishment was

dared to harm Vivienne should be prepared for the consequences He

“Right away, sir”

respectfully acknowledged Percival orders, then look the

Donan She was

his paleness from blood loss, Dorian reassured her “Tm okay A little injury won’t kill me As long as

Vivienne with a bit of guill etched on his faqe. Tm sorry Vivienne i couldn’t stand up for you when the

listened to his confession with an impassive face. She only

though lacking ambition, was a decent man. Whenever the Hawthorn or Ellington fartuly tried to

when it meant leaving the Hawthorn family and lusing his job. Donan never complained How could such a man ulter

which,

of cloth from her dress and bandaged his wound to stop the

hurt Save

Vivienne He had naked his

eyes welled up with tears. We came to Riverwood because of you. He wanted to start a perfe