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 when a figure suddenly emerged from the

lunged

saw a flash of silver in the stranger’s hands as he strode forward.

“Vivienne Look out”

but Dorian’s, who was trailing behind them As Percival

stranger swung his knife and slashed Dorian’s arm

spurted out, soaking his

“Oh my God“”

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

bodyguards hidden in the

minutes, the situation

glanced at Vivienne who looked calm and composed. He then approached the stranger, his voice steady as he

stranger clamped his mouth shut, refusing

chuckled coldly “So you don’t want to talk? I have a hundred ways to make you

the message. They

blade that sliced the mans skin “Go easy on

make that man

punishment was unbearable suffering

for the consequences He

“Right away, sir”

acknowledged Percival orders,

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

reassured her “Tm okay A little injury

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an impassive face. She

decent man. Whenever the Hawthorn or Ellington fartuly tried to bully her, he would stand up for her without hesitation.

his job. Donan

wound which, although bipody, waunt life

piece of cloth from her dress and bandaged his

Save your strength”

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

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