The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 464

Belle was indeed a gem unearthed by the hardworking HR Director of The Ellington Group. Within just a week, she had delivered the designs to Percival's office. Thomas had finished his boot camp training and returned to Percival's side. "Boss, the design department's Belle is waiting outside."

Percival glanced at the designs in his hand and handed them to Vivienne while saying, "Vivienne, take a look at these."

Vivienne flipped through the pages and nodded. "Let her in."

Belle walked in nervously, stealing glances at Percival and quickly looking away, "Mr. Percival, Vivienne."

Vivienne did not look up, simply muttering, "Good design work."

"Thank you, but it's still not up to par with your work. I feel something's off. It doesn't match the initial concept. Could you perhaps offer some guidance?"

As Belle spoke, her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Percival.

Vivienne made a few quick annotations on Belle's design and handed it back.

Belle accepted it with both hands, nodding at Vivienne and then turning to Percival. "Mr. Percival, I plan to host a launch party next week. We'll invite Rivenwood's A-list celebrities and society ladies to create a buzz for our new line. What do you think?"

Percival barely looked up as he replied, "Mhm."

Belle pursed her lips and left Percival's office in silence.

Once the door closed, the timid look on Belle's face disappeared.

Back in the office, Vivienne's lips curved into a smile, sensing something amusing afoot.

Percival waved Thomas away, who left discreetly.

Standing up, Percival sat next to Vivienne. "You seem pleased?"

"Of course, the show's about to start."

Days later, at the launch party.

was packed with journalists and influencers, all there

attended voluntarily, for being part of The Ellington Group's launch was a prestigious affair that could bring valuable connections

Vivienne

everything's set. We can

suit. "Vivienne,

gaze fleetingly brushing over

beat. Had Vivienne

her disguise

lip, Belle followed Percival

left, Vivienne received a call from Dorian. "Trouble, Vivienne. Thaddeus has come down with a stomach bug at the nursery and has been rushed to the hospital. Come

Well-prepared, indeed.

as Percival finished

red wine, and amid the media, he could not refuse. Taking a sip, he felt his vision blur and his breathing tighten. Something was happening to his body, but the subtle sensations were his alone to

giving Thomas some instructions, Percival silently retired

watched from a distance and followed once Percival had left, unaware that a rotund waiter also trailed

had noticed that the protagonists of this

the lounge, Percival

the sofa, eyes

Click!

door lock

the dark muzzle of a gun,

slightly, eyes opening, "Mr. B, how do

Belle was unfazed.

was poisoned with Boar Poison and guessed

you do?" Belle looked down at Percival with arrogance, "Perhaps I misspoke. Given your condition, you're hardly

can you

here. Who else would cure

Ellington Group, Belle had been itching to administer Boar Poison

managed to send Vivienne away and

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