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

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

gaze over the crowd until he spotted Percival and Vivienne at the

at my exhibition, I’d like to introduce two special guests,” a smirk tugged at his lips before he

to look at Percival and gasped in

Percival supposed to be wheelchair–bound? How is he standing? Am I

few close families in Rivenwood. To the public,

saw him walk in too. He’s

heavens! The Ellingtons must have some top–notch doctors in their network. They managed to cure a disabled man!”

their corner definitely solidifies the Ellingtons‘

buzzing, Jeffrey gestured towards Vivienne, “And this is

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

hadn’t nail down the exact time. Vivienne didn’t let them do

of Vivienne and Percival’s engagement was still a well–guarded secret among their close circle. Thus, many

who came to the exhibition today were company board members, those people were older and rarely read gossip news in that

Vivienne, expressions of shock spread across

Vivienne Brooks, the lady of

Vivienne had drawn the attention

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

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

at the

marriage.”

two families joining forces, it’s a power couple in the

yet she stands out like a painting come to life.”

the crowd’s praises, Jeffrey’s face hardened. He wasn’t here to listen to them fawn over Percival and

no one to steal

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

gestured at the painting “I’d like to invite Vivienne to

Vivienne. As the daughter of the Brooks family, commenting on a