The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 10

Beatrice looked at the head of the Ellington family, Richard, in front of her, and she dared not even breathe audibly. “What brings you here out of the blue, Mr. Ellington?” she asked.

She then turned to look at Percival, who was sitting in a wheelchair, feeling nothing but scorn. What use was having the status of the Ellington family?

Percival was disabled and the future of the Ellington family wouldn’t be in his hands.

“Madam, about the marriage arrangement between our families, I hope you could give it another thought.” Richard said, sitting upright, radiating a sense of authority.

Beatrice didn’t expect the Ellington family to take this marriage arrangement so seriously that Richard himself would come. She was caught off guard, “I’m not opposed to it. It’s just that the kids aren’t on board.”

At this moment, she felt a bit miffed at Vivienne. What a clueless child. She had made the decision on his own, putting her in such a passive position in front of Richard.

“The two kids haven’t met before, so it’s normal for them not to have feelings for each other. They’ll develop a bond as they spend more time together. Don’t worry, my grandson is very caring, and he won’t let Arabella down.”

Without waiting for Beatrice to respond, Richard took out a check, “To show our sincerity, consider this 10 million dollars an investment. On the day of the engagement, we’ll give another 10 million dollars as a gift.”

Beatrice’s eyes widened, a 10 million investment plus a 10 million gift? The Ellington family was truly loaded. She was so stunned that she couldn’t speak.

Seeing her hesitation, Richard continued, “A few days ago, Arabella saved my granddaughter; she’s a savior to the Ellington family. This shows that our families are meant to be, don’t you think?”

Beatrice was taken aback, “Are you mistaken? I didn’t hear Arabella say she saved your granddaughter.”

girl at the mall entrance a few days ago, that was my

out that Percival had asked Thomas to deliver a thank–you gift that day, but

just returned from outside, overheard this

entrance? Did Vivienne really save

when she turned to see Percival, her expression froze. He was so handsome. When did such

her eyes, then turned to Beatrice and asked, “Who

them, “This is Mr. Ellington from the Ellington family, and

looked at Percival with disdain. So this was the disabled guy.

Arabella scoffed, the average–looking little girl at the

sister duo, one was so ugly and the other was disabled.

was thinking, she didn’t show it on

replied with a smile, “Arabella, I want to thank you for saving

in Arabella’s eyes. But she was Arabella, the daughter of

Ellington family was the largest family in Rivenwood, and everything they owned was valuable. However, she quickly suppressed this thought. She didn’t want to have anything to

might have misunderstood. I’m not

surprised. After a while, Leopold suddenly looked at her, “You’re not the daughter of the Hawthorn

only brought back home a few days ago.” Arabella replied with a gentle smile.

Y

seconds, and his expression suddenly darkened, “Is the Hawthorn family trying to dodge the marriage agreement by using a

knew from their investigations. But

necessarily want Percival to marry Arabella; he had just promised Evelyn and had been trying to make this marriage happen. But the Hawthorn family using this

gazes narrowed slightly, his long fingers tapping on his leg. The person who had called him did sound different from Arabella.

then, can we call her over for a chat?” Richard’s face brightened up