The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 11

Percival didn’t see it coming that the person he’d been searching for would turn out to be in the Hawthorn family. What was her connection with the Hawthorns?

Vivienne was also taken aback to bump into the guy she’d helped out before right here.

“Mr. Ellington, meet my granddaughter, Vivienne.” Beatrice introduced them, pointing at Vivienne.

Percival’s fingers, which were resting on his wheelchair, stopped abruptly. His deep gaze fell on Vivienne and his handsome face revealed a look of surprise.

She was the heiress of the Hawthorns? Vivienne?

A smile unconsciously spread across Percival’s face. If his fiancee turned out to be her, then that’d be…

Beatrice then introduced Vivienne to the rest of the guys. This is the head of the Ellington family, Richard, and the guy next to him is his grandson, Percival, your fiance.”

Upon hearing Percival’s name, Vivienne looked a bit shocked. Her eyes moved to his legs and she let out a small smile. Percival caught her meaningful gaze and rubbed his temples in resignation. The person he wanted to call off the engagement with turned out to be his lifesaver. And she even knew he wasn’t really disabled.

Vivienne moved her gaze away from Percival and greeted them politely, “Nice meeting you, Mr. Richard, Mr. Ellington.”

Percival responded politely. Then, he suddenly spoke up, “Ms. Hawthorn, I think you might’ve misunderstood me. What I said that day was, don’t call off the engagement.”

Vivienne was taken aback. What a cheeky guy!

Leopold and Thomas were also speechless. Mr. Ellington’s change of attitude was truly astonishing. They’d clearly heard him say that he wanted to call off the engagement.

him here to the Hawthorns‘

harder to deal with than Arabella. If his grandson dated her, he’d probably

came here today to discuss whether we could possibly

Richard obviously preferred Vivienne, and admired her more.

out who he was, there was no contempt in her eyes. She was straightforward. He could even tell

different. All she had for

so outstanding, I’m sure he’ll find someone who’s perfect for him.” Vivienne

opportunity for marriage, I can’t give up. Ms. Hawthorn, would you accept me?” Percival

Vivienne was silent.

had their eyes wide open, staring at Percival in disbelief. What??!! He could actually speak so bluntly one

narrowed into slits from laughing. His grandson finally

But I hope this marriage can be arranged by

Percival was in a good mood and his tone was

were leaving, Leopold felt someone’s gaze on him. He looked up and met Vivienne’s clear eyes, which made his face turn red. It wasn’t until they left the Hawthorn family that Leopold snapped back to reality. He turned to Percival and said, “Percival, did you notice that Miss Hawthorn was

a glance at him,

Leopold got all excited, “Do you think

passed through them, like a sharp knife.

shrunk back a bit, but still asked bravely, “So why do you think Miss Hawthorn was

not good–looking.” Percival said, his face expressionless.

Leopold was speechless.

the Hawthorn

you the right to

in her chair, throwing him a casual glance. “Don’t say I’m not considerate,” she said nonchalantly. “There are still five days until the engagement. I’m giving you time to think it