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

his dignity. But all he could do was chuckle awkwardly and express his

gaze over the crowd until he spotted

introduce two special guests,” a smirk tugged at his lips before

crowd turned to look at Percival

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

to a few close families in Rivenwood. To the

walk in

doctors in

doctor in their corner definitely solidifies the

the crowd was still buzzing, Jeffrey gestured towards Vivienne, “And this is Vivienne, my cousin Percival’s

hosted their family reunion party, the Ellington family was going to host another party to publicize Vivienne and Perovals engagement, but the party was pushed back when

exact time. Vivienne didn’t let them do it. She was too busy to attend any parties.

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

generation. The people who came to the exhibition today were company board members, those people were older and rarely read gossip news in that case they never knew their

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

Vivienne Brooks, the lady of the

Vivienne had drawn the attention of everyone in their

their fairy–tale love story. And when they

each member’s life in the Brooks family was flipped through by the netizen group Their stories were so

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

marriage.”

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

is quite a beauty. She’s dressed so simply, yet she stands

hardened. He wasn’t here to

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

Vivienne, since you two are engaged, I haven’t prepared a gift for you.

painting “I’d like to invite Vivienne to

family, commenting on a piece of art should be a