The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 348

In no time, a gallery associate made his way over, “Good day, sir. Can I assist you in any way?”

“I want to commission the artist of this painting to create a portrait for my mother’s 70th birthday celebration.”

The associate gave him an apologetic look, “I’m afraid that won’t be possible, sir. The art is done by our gallery owner. He doesn’t take on private

commissions

As the associate’s words hung in the air, a visible shift in Vivienne’s demeanor was apparent.

Jeffrey Ellington really had the audacity!

“Can you call your boss over here? I’d like to discuss this with him,” the man insisted.

No sooner had the man finished speaking, Jeffrey himself appeared. “Who’s looking for me?”

The man was clearly familiar with Jeffrey, “Isn’t this Mr. Ellington? You own this gallery too?”

The Ellington family was a well–known entity in the circle

The arrogant Paul, the motorcycle–obsessed Earl, Jeffrey, Fiona, and even the youngest Ellingtons, Kenneth and Isolde, were known to everyone

Perhaps the only Ellington they knew little about was Percival, who was thought to be disabled.

“Of course,” Jeffrey replied with a dismissive tone, “Just how many galleries in Rivenwood do you think aren’t mine?”

The man didn’t dare offend Jeffrey, and his posture slumped a bit involuntarily, “Right, right. I was wondering why this painting was so exceptional It turned out that the painting was yours.”

“As long as you appreciate it, that’s all that matters. As for your mother’s portrait, I’ll have one of our staff artists take care of it. Consider it a token of my appreciation for your taste

humiliated by Jeffrey, couldn’t save his dignity. But all he could do was chuckle awkwardly and express his gratitude

the crowd until he spotted

here at my exhibition, I’d like to introduce two special guests,” a smirk tugged at his lips before he pointed towards Percival, This is my cousin, Percival I’m

to look at

supposed to be wheelchair–bound? How is he standing?

few close families

walk in too. He’s standing right there.”

heavens! The Ellingtons must have some top–notch doctors in their network. They managed

doctor in their corner definitely solidifies the Ellingtons‘ status in

buzzing, Jeffrey gestured towards Vivienne, “And this is Vivienne, my

family was going to host another party to publicize Vivienne and Perovals engagement, but the party was pushed back when Richard was attacked after mistakenly riding in

didn’t let them do it. She was too busy to

a well–guarded secret among their close circle. Thus, many at the exhibition were hearing it

two live streaming before let a large netizen group know their relationships, but those were from the younger generation. The people who came to the exhibition today were company board members,

the crowd turned their attention to Vivienne, expressions of shock spread across

Vivienne Brooks, the lady of the Brooks family?”

family’s reunion banquet for Vivienne had drawn the attention of

the only love of his life. That was why people admired their fairy–tale

the Brooks family was flipped through by the netizen group Their stories

makes sense I saw Percival and Vivienne together at the engagement party So, the Ellingtons

marriage.”

joining forces, it’s a power couple in the making!”

She’s dressed so simply, yet she stands out like a painting come

praises, Jeffrey’s face hardened. He wasn’t here to

Paul in the police station, there was no one to steal his thunder. It was his time

prepared a gift for you. Allow me to offer this painting

“I’d like to invite Vivienne to share her thoughts on

As the daughter of the Brooks family, commenting on a piece