The Million-Dollar Heart

Fiona's gaze flitted towards Richard, her eyes betraying panic for the first time.

Richard looked at Fiona with disappointment. "Fiona, you should stay out of the company's affairs."

"Grandpa..."

Fiona could not believe it. In less than half an hour, the career she took pride in, which secured her a place in the prestigious Ellington family, had just vanished.

However, Richard could not be bothered with her and turned to encourage the rest of the guests to continue the festivities.

"Jasper, let me introduce you to my family," Vivienne said, guiding Jasper through the introductions to Dorian's family and Richard, among others.

After a brief moment of silence, the party resumed its lively atmosphere.

Fiona was left standing alone, ignored by everyone.

A server removed the set of original prototype jewelry she was so proud of under Percival's orders.

Watching Vivienne chat happily with Richard and Jasper, Fiona clenched her fist tightly.

"Vivienne, Percival, I swear I'll get my revenge! I'll kill both of you!" She yelled inwardly.

Suddenly, someone bumped her shoulder, and she found a note and a remote control device in her hand.

Fiona was stunned but opened the note to read, [Close the door, catch the dog.]

She scanned the room but could not find the person who had given the note to her.

Though she did not want to cause a scene at the party, she knew this was her chance.

Blinded by rage, she did not stop to consider why Vivienne and Percival's attitudes towards her had changed so suddenly. They used to get along so well.

Percival had always respected her as his cousin. But today, his gaze was indifferent, as if she were a stranger.

was fuming, munching on pastries, and glowering at the sight of Vivienne and Percival holding hands. "Aaron, can you do anything about this or

you think I have any reason to

teeth. "Follow me! I refuse to believe we can't split

Aaron a glass

Reluctantly, Aaron followed.

want you to meet my good buddy, Aaron. He's here to wish you a happy birthday," Kenneth said, slinging an arm around Aaron's shoulders to emphasize their close friendship. Aaron was annoyed but could not push

saying, "Sir Richard, may you live long and

championship game, aren't you? Quite

and I don't need his

pinched Kenneth hard, warning him with a glare not to forget their

cleared his throat and said to Percival, "Bro, I need to talk to you

chuckled awkwardly, realizing how forced it sounded,

need to discuss

team business, and

led him to a back lounge room filled with

nice to

pimp. "Bro, they're all

a kick, Percival nearly broke

wait for a response and dragged Kenneth out of the lounge room by the ear. Amid the screams, the beauties were left

Aaron, figuring enough time had passed and Percival would be seated by now, knew

in other women, and if they took too long, he'd

over here, Kenneth's got something for me." Without further ado,

opening the door, the women were drinking and

silently, wondering where Kenneth had

this is your hobby? Just turned legal, and you're already playing this game? And ten at once, no less. Quite the

explain, Kenneth, beaten and

chilling as an iceberg, "Did these two arrange

It would be her reputation on the line if word got

simply would

Pride was at stake.