The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 175

Judith held a position of considerable influence in Rivenwood, and she had a reputation for maintaining her dignity. She usually stayed in the upstairs lounge, rarely coming down to entertain guests. So, it was indeed surprising to see her approach a young one for a casual conversation.

Arabella was particularly taken aback.

Vivienne had turned her banquet into a joke, and Arabella had expected Judith, if not to chastise Vivienne, to at least give her a cold shoulder.

But what was Judith’s intent with this friendly and proactive derneanor?

“Grandmother, do you know my sister?” Arabella asked, feigning curiosity.

Vivienne paused upon hearing this.

The Brooks family?

Her gaze swept across the members of the Brooks family present, briefly meeting Scott’s probing eyes, then passing over the solemn faces of Beatrice and her two sons. She cast an inscrutable glance at Arabella.

Grandmother, huh? Interesting.

“I met Ms. Vivienne when I was in a spot of trouble in Havenwood. She saved my life.” Judith began, causing Arabella to gasp in surprise. “It turns out that she’s your sister. What a small world, isn’t it?”

Judith then continued, expressing her gratitude to Vivienne. “Thank you for your help that day. Ms. Vivienne. If it hadn’t been for you and Mr. Ellington, I might not be here today. I’ve been looking for an opportunity to thank you both, but I didn’t know who you were. Now, I finally have the chance.”

Those around them exchanged surprised glances. Vivienne seemed to be quite fortunate. Not only had she won the favor of the Ellington family, becoming Percival’s fiancée, but she was also now owed a favor by Judith.

Wouldn’t that mean she could do as she pleased in Rivenwood?

Vivienne’s attitude remained indifferent, whether it was about the Ellington family, the Brooks family repaying a favor, or settling a grudge.

attention

was

had never been as respectful to her as she was

ruin her banquet. She must have known that Judith

Arabella clenched her fists, struggling to

but simply smiled at Vivienne. “Today is my granddaughter’s banquet. It wouldn’t be appropriate to discuss it further. But I will definitely pay you a

at Scott, who had been

understood her cue and suggested to the crowd, “Since Mr. Mike has decided to put an end to the fashion

focus. No one mentioned the incident that had just occurred. The excitement had already

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the main banquet hall, a renowned international pianist named Debra, who had been hired by

in the hall dimmed suddenly, leaving only a single spotlight on the piano. towe ponytail sat at the piano. His fingers began dancing on

overhearing the sighs of admiration from nearby

age of 18 but she because he spent most of his time practicing the piano and rarely socialized, he was quite

each of his performances, he would simply close the lid of the

savoring the beaublul melody, he got up to leave. But something caught his eye,

gaze met Debra’s across the crowd. He seemed surprised to see her there, and after roding her,

banquet hall. Everyone was guessing to whom Debra had

Helen asked in surprise. “He was looking in

wouldn’t he been invited to her banquet.

Arabella said, “Maybe.

know him, then why would he acknowledge you?” Helen’s question

Maybe because I’m the guest of honor

you special treatment for that reason.” Helen shook her head, then suddenly brightened. “I know! You’ve won

at playing the piano. You must have

eyes darted to Judith and