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

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

sweeping his gaze over the crowd until he spotted Percival and Vivienne at the back.

to introduce two special guests,” a smirk tugged at his lips before he pointed towards Percival, This is my cousin, Percival I’m sure you all

turned to look at Percival and

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

Percival’s recovery was only known to a few close families in Rivenwood. To the public, Percival

him walk

doctors in their

their corner definitely solidifies

towards Vivienne, “And this is Vivienne, my cousin

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

Vivienne didn’t let them

Vivienne and Percival’s engagement was still a well–guarded secret among their close circle. Thus, many at the exhibition were hearing it for

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, those people were older and

their attention to Vivienne, expressions

Brooks, the lady of the

for Vivienne had drawn

their fairy–tale love story. And when they admitted Calista, the Brooks

family was flipped through by the netizen group Their stories were so hyped up

at the engagement party So, the Ellingtons and

marriage.”

top two families joining forces, it’s a power

simply, yet she stands out like a

He wasn’t here to listen to them fawn

there was no one to steal his thunder. It was

chuckled, “Percival, Vivienne, since you two are engaged, I haven’t prepared a gift for you. Allow me to offer this

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

family, commenting on a piece of art should be