The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 415

Aaron had barely taken a few steps when he caught sight of Vivienne on Percival's arm, accompanied by her family and Richard, heading in the opposite direction. Frustration bubbled within him. "Weren't we supposed to split them up from the get-go? What now?"

Equally taken aback by his grandfather's intervention, Kenneth sighed. "The first step of the plan is a bust. What else?"

The two young men exchanged a look of mutual disdain before parting ways.

From a distance, Vivienne was surprised to see Aaron and Kenneth together.

"Are those two playing nice again?" She asked.

Percival found Aaron's presence irritating, but he could not show it too openly, given that Aaron was a friend of Vivienne's. Thus, he said calmly, "Who knows? Let them be." Vivienne did not press any further.

Richard followed the rehearsed plan to the letter, entering with Vivienne at his side, ensuring she was the center of attention.

Vivienne, albeit reluctantly, complied. After all, the birthday boy calls the shots.

While they waited, Fiona approached them.

"Grandpa, Vivienne," she said, holding a box that contained her latest jewelry design. "Grandpa, after your speech, I hope Vivienne can wear this set to showcase it. What do you think?" Richard's displeasure was evident, though he remained silent.

He intended for Vivienne to be seen purely as part of his entourage, to underscore his status, not as a billboard for the company.

Fiona hastily added, "I just think the jewels would look stunning on Vivienne. That's all."

Since Fiona's motivations were for the company's good, Richard could not bring himself to reprimand her. "Vivienne will simply accompany me for the entrance. You can wear the set yourself—it'll be more convenient. I'll give you a moment to speak later."

Upon his refusal, Fiona had no choice but to let it go.

She had hoped to leverage Vivienne's identity as Master Charles, combining it with her jewelry concept to create a buzz for her product.

hands. It was eye-catching at first, but she knew it lacked staying power and could quickly become

Richard said, leading her into the ballroom

that go? Got shot down,

gaze turned icy as she warned, "Don't you dare mess

to be an excellent opportunity that could have been used to take Percival

Percival was onto something. She was confident that any move

Instead, she aimed to cement her position in her grandfather's heart and lower Percival's

brain. If you keep at this pace,

Jeffrey had not

on battling Paul, which had left both

he had lost his standing

by the art exhibition debacle,

recent events within the Ellington family

a lost cause? It had all been

Paul,

he did not act soon, the Ellington family would

Percival down. At the very least, he had to ensure Percival

eyes momentarily flaring with malice before she turned away. "This is your last warning. If you ruin my plans, you'll get it from

Jeffrey to spit after her in disdain.

was out

ceremonies delivered

signaling the importance he placed on her, while even Percival waited

now, the influential families knew she was Percival's fiancée, Richard's cherished future

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