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

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

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

to look at Percival and

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

families in Rivenwood. To the

saw him walk in too.

some top–notch doctors in their network. They managed to

powerful doctor in their corner definitely solidifies the

the crowd was still buzzing, Jeffrey gestured towards Vivienne, “And this

family reunion party, the Ellington family was going to host another party to publicize Vivienne and

let them do it. She was

secret among their close circle. Thus, many at the exhibition were hearing it for the first

their relationships, but those were from the younger generation. The people who came to the exhibition today were company board members,

expressions of shock spread across some of

Brooks, the lady of the Brooks

had drawn the attention of everyone in their circle

their fairy–tale

flipped through by the netizen group Their stories were

I saw Percival and Vivienne together at the engagement

marriage.”

two families joining forces, it’s

simply, yet she stands out like a painting come to

face hardened. He wasn’t here to listen to them fawn over Percival

was no one to steal his thunder. It was

are engaged, I haven’t prepared a gift for you. Allow me to offer this painting as a

to invite Vivienne to share her thoughts

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