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.

at the finished jewelry piece in Fiona's hands. It was eye-catching at first, but she knew it lacked staying power and could quickly become an ornamental

Vivienne," Richard said, leading her into the ballroom

did that go? Got

"Don't you dare mess up

excellent opportunity that could

sensed Percival was onto something. She was confident

not on taking Percival down. Instead, she aimed

you can win Grandpa's favor for our family branch? You spend your days fiddling with those trinkets; it's messed with your brain. If you keep at this pace, Percival will take over the Ellington family sooner

Jeffrey had not

battling Paul, which had left both of

had lost his standing in their

the art exhibition debacle, had to

the Ellington

It had all

all to pit him against Paul, to reap the benefits

If he did not act

not miss. He had to drag Percival down. At the very least, he had

momentarily flaring with malice before she turned away. "This is your last warning. If

spit after her in

Fiona was

the master of ceremonies delivered the opening

on her, while even Percival waited below. After the speech, Vivienne's standing in Rivenwood's

families knew she was Percival's

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