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.

Kenneth's cue to

shoulder, "No need for formalities, we're all brothers

for him to leave. "Get

shooting Aaron meaningful glances,

if teaming up with

off then," Kenneth said,

doctor gave Aaron

bed, he looked at his son with concern. "Don't

is to ensure Vivienne's safety? That's what matters most," Aaron said nonchalantly, seeing his father more as a means to an end

you're not the one to

did not argue further, as he never intended to heed Mark's words

month is Richard's birthday bash, right?"

"Yes, what about

you," Aaron said, a

paused, surprised. "You

You said networking is essential, right?" Aaron challenged, "Or do you think my status as a bastard son isn't fitting to accompany you to such an important

grand affair in the

elite made the list, and many business deals were sealed at the

attend, surprising and delighting Mark, who said, "I didn't mean that, Aaron. I'm happy you want to join

agree, Aaron closed the

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

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,

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

problem? You used to drive before,

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

watch them kiss

His patience had limits!

was already showing restraint not to

now to be

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