The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 44

Right at that moment, the doorbell rang.

Cordelia got up to answer it and was a bit taken aback when she saw who was at the door. But she quickly regained her composure and greeted with a smile, “Richard, you’re here? Come on in.”

Since they were discussing the marriage between the two families, the presence of an elder was necessary. Percival alone wasn’t enough.

Richard was a bit older and was expected to arrive at noon, but he showed up before nine.

Upon seeing Richard, Dorian immediately stood up and greeted him respectfully, “Richard, have a seat.”

Although he was reluctant about Vivienne marrying Percival, Richard was a respected elder and deserved respect.

Vivienne also greeted, “Hi, Mr. Richard!”

At the same time, Percival, Leopold, and Thomas also greeted Dorian and the others, “Mr. Dorian, Ms. Cordelia, howdy.”

They nodded to Vivienne as a courteous greeting.

Everyone sat down after exchanging greetings.

Cordelia went to get some coffee. Their family wasn’t wealthy and couldn’t afford the good stuff on a regular basis. Dorian was the main coffee drinker. Now that they had guests, it wouldn’t be appropriate to serve this grade of coffee.

But it was too late to buy new coffee beans, so she had no choice but to serve the brewed coffee, “I’m sorry, all we have is this regular coffee. If you’re not used to it, I can go get some right now.”

Richard picked up the coffee, sniffed it, then took a sip, “This coffee is great, rich and slightly sweet. It’s better than what I usually drink. Where do you get it? I’d like to get some for myself.”

but they relaxed upon hearing this. Their impression of the Ellington family greatly improved.

of Percival also got

it were other people, they might have found the coffee not good

only didn’t think so, but also showed a warm smile on their

We could give some of

your place?” Richard said with surprise, “Great! I love to drink

“Sure.”

Richard saying so, the two families felt even closer.

days later, but three days

current timeline, the engagement would be in

Rivenwood properties, as Vivienne’s personal wealth. Two cars, also for Vivienne. After the wedding, they can live with me if they want, or they can stay in Percival’s villa.”

million cash, was much better than what was given to

evident that they

Dorian looked at each other, neither of them rushing

didn’t urge

were all sitting

had to be decided

talking, “Richard, Dorian and I discussed it last night. Vivienne’s mother is deceased, so Dorian has entrusted Vivienne’s marriage to me.”

signaling her

on, I think the young couple’s wedding should follow our local tradition. Our country weddings usually cost nearly one hundred thousand, city ones about one hundred and fifty thousand. We’re okay with a wedding budget of eighty–eight

were both surprised to hear

also

on her marriage, as she could feel

offered ten million for her wedding, she felt

was Cordelia only needed