The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 407

Aaron eyed Kenneth with a frosty gaze.

"Spit it out. I don't have all day for your blather," he said, not in the mood for Kenneth's usual nonsense.

Kenneth fell silent momentarily, then muttered, "Word on the street is you played the hero for Vivienne. Right now, my brother Percival is probably playing doctor with her in the hospital room; might as well be swapping spit already."

Aaron bolted upright, nearly tearing his stitches. "What did you say? Vivienne is so young. Has Percival no shame?"

"Oh, don't pin it on my brother. It's Vivienne who's been throwing herself at him!" Kenneth's face darkened instantly.

"Bullshit!" Aaron snapped back.

"I don't spout crap like you do!" Kenneth retorted coldly.

Aaron took a breath, trying to keep his cool. "What exactly do you want to tell me?"

Kenneth glanced back at the closed door of the ward, then leaned in closer to Aaron as if sharing a secret.

Aaron pushed him away, disgusted. "We're alone in here. Just get to the point."

"What if we team up to keep Vivienne away from my brother? What do you say?" Kenneth was not skulking around anymore; he had had this idea for quite some time.

Aaron's actions had proved his deep feelings for Vivienne, making him the perfect ally in Kenneth's plot to break her away from Percival.

Aaron eyed Kenneth skeptically. "Team up? How?"

They whispered back and forth until Mark strolled in with a doctor.

Kenneth's presence surprised Mark as much as Bennett and the others earlier.

"Kenneth, here to see Aaron, are you? Thanks for caring," Mark said, the picture of warmth.

cue to leave

Aaron on the shoulder, "No need for

eager for him

hand, shooting Aaron meaningful glances, his eyes

suddenly wondering if teaming up with Kenneth was

Kenneth

he left, the doctor gave Aaron a thorough check

his son with concern. "Don't

safety? That's what matters most," Aaron said nonchalantly, seeing his father more as a means to an end to become the Miller family heir and secure

not the one to protect her. No more

not argue further, as he never intended to heed

is Richard's birthday bash, right?" Aaron changed

"Yes, what about

Aaron said, a

paused, surprised. "You want to

"Or do you think my status as

the Ellington family,

made the list, and many business

keen to attend, surprising and delighting Mark,

closed the topic

talk more, but seeing his son's disinterest, he stayed silent, aware

days, and he would have left sooner if Vivienne had not insisted he stay. Thomas needed more time to heal, and even though Vivienne had mended his leg, proper rest was critical to avoid future complications. With Thomas indisposed, Leopold took over

driving? I'm your chauffeur now, Mr. Ellington? Are you short on

"What's the problem? You used to drive before,

was different!" Leopold fumed, "Back then, I didn't know you were whisking away Vivienne. Now that I know,

them kiss each

His patience had limits!

already showing restraint not to

now to be

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