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 the others home

and lunged at Vivienne

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

“Vivienne Look out”

but Dorian’s, who was trailing behind them

swung his knife and slashed Dorian’s

out, soaking

“Oh my God“”

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

Percival gave the signal, the Ellington bodyguards hidden in the shadows emerged and swiftly subdued the

situation was

calm and composed. He then approached the

mouth shut, refusing

you don’t want to talk? I have

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

answers “Percival’s gaze was like an invisible blade that sliced the mans skin

too easy. He would make that

punishment was

Vivienne should be prepared for the consequences He wouldn’t let anyone off who had malicious intentions towards Vivienne.

“Right away, sir”

respectfully acknowledged Percival orders, then look the stranger

frantically crouching beside Donan She was on the verge of tears.

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

his faqe. Tm sorry Vivienne i couldn’t stand up for you when the Ellingtona werę prokling on you i guess. (79) juni match for

an impassive

the Hawthorn or Ellington fartuly tried

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

wound which, although bipody, waunt

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

hurt Save your

such a cold response from Vivienne He had naked his ife to protect hat, yet she

cares about you” Cordelia added as her eyes welled up with tears. We came to Riverwood because of you. He wanted to start a perfe business to secure your future in case the Ellingtons ever mistreated