The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 177

A subtle smirk crossed Percival’s face as he realized his darling Vivienne could now feel jealous when it came to him.

“I’m not fond of you keeping secrets with other men either. Was that Debra whom you were exchanging glances with?”

“He’s just a friend.” Vivienne responded indifferently, offering no explanation.

Percival’s gaze shifted, sweeping over Scott, who was standing not far away. “The head of the Brooks family has been eyeing you as well.”

Vivienne’s cool gaze followed his, colliding with Scott’s stare.

Perhaps it was her icy expression that caused Scott, who was accustomed to others cowering before his authority as the long–standing head of the Brooks family, to look away. However, he couldn’t resist sneaking another glance.

For some reason, even though he had never met Vivienne, she seemed eerily familiar.

He thought he saw a shadow of Karen in her.

“Scott.” After noticing Scott’s continuous gaze on Vivienne, Beatrice began feeling a surge of anxiety. She stepped forward, trying to squeeze a smile onto her gloomy face, intentionally distracting him. “Arabella is about to take her college entrance exams. Have you discussed with her which university she’s considering?”

“She’s interested in Rivenwood University.” Scott politely responded. Engaged in conversation with Beatrice, his gaze finally left Vivienne and settled on Arabella on the stage.

Arabella, reaching the climactic part of her performance, abruptly lifted her hand. The room fell silent as the piano music dramatically halted. As Arabella stood up to bow, the crowd applauded generously.

The first thing Arabella did was look for Percival’s reaction, hoping her piano performance had moved him.

Regrettably, Percival’s attention was solely on Vivienne.

Biting her lower lip, she didn’t step down from the stage. Instead, she smiled towards Vivienne in the crowd. “Your turn, sister. I’m eagerly waiting for your gift.”

Everyone’s eyes turned to Vivienne, waiting for her response.

“Arabella.” Judith’s face fell. “If Ms. Hawthorn doesn’t wish to play, don’t pester her. It’s impolite.”

alongside Baron during the family feud. In the end, their efforts

could see through Arabella’s petty games, and naturally, she stepped

pale. She hadn’t anticipated that

This was her banquet!

was the star

Judith accused her

not disciplining her properly.

to Vivienne.

I do mind, what then?” Vivienne’s

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hesitated. “I’ll make sure to discipline her

Vivienne’s gaze fell on Arabella as her lips curled into a smile. “Seeing as we’re kin, I’ll do the

emphasized the

puzzled Judith didn’t quite understand what she was up

react, Vivienne was already heading

and

play the piano since she was reluctant to accept Arabella’s invitation. But now that Judith had stepped in to help her save dignity, why was

unless Vivienne could match Debra’s

a mix of surprise and

so?” Vivienne’s smile turned colder. “Then enjoy

She clenched her teeth and descended from the stage. She watched as Vivienne gracefully sat before the piano, testing the keys casually and

scoffed at her audacity. A girl who grew up in the

could play,

was precisely why she chose to perform first. With her excellent skills setting the bar, anything Vivienne played afterward

across her lips. However, it froze in the next

began to slowly play the black and white keys. A soft melody, slowly gaining momentum, filled the

was like a calm stream, then it gradually quickened

this Rhapsody of

with a basic knowledge of piano could recognize that Vivienne

to create the piece after experiencing a hurricane disaster and a passionate love affair during