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.

courtyard of the Ellington Estate Percival was about to fetch the car

and lunged at Vivienne

the stranger’s hands as he strode forward. His brow instantly furrowed

“Vivienne Look out”

Dorian’s, who was trailing behind them As Percival shielded Vivienne, Dorian lunged forward, tackling the

knife and slashed Dorian’s arm

soaking his shirt

“Oh my God“”

panic Cordelia’s legs turned to jelly, making

hidden in

situation was

composed. He then approached the stranger, his voice steady as he

stranger clamped his mouth shut, refusing to

talk? I have a

his finger the guards got the message. They bound the man, ready

blade that sliced the mans skin

He would make that

punishment was

consequences He wouldn’t let

“Right away, sir”

orders,

She was on the verge of tears. “You’re bleeding

okay A little injury won’t

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

to his confession with an impassive

though lacking ambition, was a decent man. Whenever the Hawthorn or Ellington fartuly tried to bully her, he would stand up for her without

it meant leaving the Hawthorn family and lusing his job. Donan never complained How

at Dorians wound which,

a piece of cloth from her dress and bandaged

hurt Save your

cold response from Vivienne He had naked his ife to protect hat,

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