The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 412

Vivienne did not reply immediately. Instead, she simply gazed at Astrid, waiting for her to continue.

Feeling a bit anxious, Astrid elaborated, "Don't get me wrong, Vivienne. I'm not saying that Percival isn't treating you well. I'm just thinking, with the Ellington family being such a prestigious and influential family it's a complex world out there. If you had enough confidence and strength, you wouldn't need to put up with any discomfort there."

Vivienne nodded slightly, "You make a good point."

Astrid let out a sigh of relief. "I'm glad you understand what I'm getting at. I hope I haven't overstepped."

"Not at all," Vivienne replied, taking a sip of her drink, "I can contribute some innovative fragrance formulas at the company, which could quickly build a reputation for us."

Astrid felt an awkward sense of being seen through and could only force a chuckle, taking a sip of her water to cover her nerves. "You're right. It's a win-win situation, isn't it?" Vivienne raised an eyebrow, a subtle gleam in her eyes.

After dinner, it was getting late. Alfred pulled the car up to the mall to pick up Astrid.

"Vivienne, let me drive you two back," Alfred called out, rolling down his window.

"No need, we drove here," Vivienne declined coolly.

"Alright then. Take care," Alfred waved and drove off with Astrid.

Watching their car disappear into the distance, Vivienne's eyes narrowed thoughtfully.

Percival draped his jacket over Vivienne's shoulders, his fingertips lightly touching her cheek, "Getting impatient?"

She nodded. "More than I expected. It's quite dull."

He wrapped an arm around her waist and ushered her into the car, saying, "Then let's take our time. As long as you're happy."

A grin spread across Vivienne's face. "Sounds good to me!"

Alfred pulled over to the side

she agree?" He

just a matter

her eyes curving into a smile. "You're absolutely

Vivienne did exactly as Astrid had anticipated,

getting off the ground. It's going to be hard work. Why not

can't help stabilize

You're young. You should

the company, she also moved

kept her room ready, furnished just how she liked it, so she could finally get a

Dorian and Cordelia were indeed busy with company matters

various reports,

go hungry, waiting for

lightened their load considerably, especially regarding fragrance

the company, Dorian still wanted to develop

a fresh rainfall, rich and enduring. I like it," Cordelia announced, marking one of the formulas with a

also fitting. It has a natural, earthy scent." Dorian selected

startup costs for two new perfumes

numbers of the formulas were very detailed, and the ingredients used were accurate. She carefully read both formulas, the gleam in

both great. Why not

Lego, Vivienne heard Astrid mention her and said,

one of the

as Thaddeus picked her favorite. "I win! We'll launch this one. I'll immediately discuss the

Vivienne, we're off to the company. Stay safe at home, and if you're hungry,

left some cash on the table and

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