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 to drive Vivienne and the others home when a

lunged

the stranger’s hands as he strode forward. His

“Vivienne Look out”

who was trailing behind them

stranger swung his knife and slashed

spurted out, soaking his

“Oh my God“”

into a panic Cordelia’s legs turned to jelly,

in the

minutes, the situation was under control

who looked calm and composed. He then approached

mouth shut, refusing to

“So you don’t want to talk? I

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

invisible blade that sliced the mans skin “Go easy on him”

too easy. He would make that man

greatest punishment

dared to harm Vivienne should be prepared for the consequences He

“Right away, sir”

guards respectfully acknowledged Percival orders, then look

She was on the

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listened to his confession with an impassive face.

Whenever the Hawthorn or Ellington fartuly tried to bully her, he

Hawthorn family and lusing his job. Donan never complained How could such a

Dorians wound which,

her dress and bandaged his wound

hurt Save your strength”

from Vivienne He had

you” Cordelia added as her eyes welled up with tears. We came to Riverwood because of you.