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.

reached the courtyard of the Ellington Estate Percival was about to fetch the car to drive Vivienne and

and lunged

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

“Vivienne Look out”

voice wasn’t Percival’s but Dorian’s, who was trailing behind them As Percival shielded Vivienne, Dorian lunged forward, tackling the intruder.

swung his knife and slashed Dorian’s arm

out, soaking his shirt

“Oh my God“”

the nearby maid into a panic Cordelia’s legs turned to jelly, making her unable to move forward.

Percival gave the signal, the Ellington bodyguards hidden in

the situation was under

who looked calm and composed. He then approached the stranger, his voice steady as he asked, “Who sent

mouth shut, refusing to speak

“So you don’t want to talk? I have a hundred

of his finger the guards got the message. They

blade

would make that

greatest punishment was unbearable

dared to harm Vivienne should be prepared for the consequences He wouldn’t

“Right away, sir”

acknowledged Percival orders, then look the stranger away

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

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

cares about you” Cordelia added as her eyes welled up with tears. We came to Riverwood because of you. He wanted to start a