The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 178

Ashley’s words cut straight to Arabella’s heart, stepping on her sore points.

Arabella’s face turned a ghastly green, while Judith, standing next to her, apologized, “Arabella, I misunderstood you before. I thought you were trying to make things difficult for your sister.”

This apology was sincere, but Arabella felt like she was going to spit blood.

She had laid all the groundwork just to make things difficult for Vivienne, but who could have guessed that it would turn into a stage for Vivienne to show off her talent?

“Vivienne sure plays the piano beautifully.” Melissa said in surprise. “I wonder who she learned from. With such piano skills, why has she been so low–key?”

She couldn’t understand. She herself was quite accomplished on the piano, and to her ears, Vivienne played even better than Debra.

In fact, it reminded her of someone else.

Scott looked at Vivienne with complex emotions. The spotlight on the stage enveloped her, making her silhouette appear both real and ethereal. He could see Karen in her again.

He had once listened to Karen play Rhapsody of Marland. Like Vivienne, she sat in front of the piano with intense concentration, as if nothing else in the world could disturb her.

“Your granddaughter is quite a catch, Aunt Beatrice.” Timothy said, praising Vivienne to Beatrice.

Beatrice sneered, her gaze sweeping over Judith and Scott.

Every time she heard someone praising Vivienne, it was like a stab in the heart, as if they were reminding her of how blind she had been.

Arabella felt even worse. She had showcased her piano skills, but instead of earning a single word of praise from the Brooks family, they had started praising Vivienne in front of her.

But she had to keep her feelings under wraps. She forced a smile and said, “Indeed, my sister plays the piano wonderfully.”

Her eyes drifted to Percival, who was looking at Vivienne with admiration. The affection in his eyes was so thick that anyone could see it.

Cecilia, standing beside Percival, was listening to Vivienne’s piano playing with a dreamy look on her face. Suddenly, she sighed and said, “Son, what are we going to do? I’m a bit worried.”

at her quietly,

might not be good

It was just that

and clothes designing skills, her piano skills alone would probably attract countless admirers. And she was so humble about

way.” Isolde said, counting on her fingers to Percival. “Vivienne is a doctor,

and a double major doctorate. And

up at Percival innocently. “Brother, what else can you

Percival fell silent.

good enough

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No way!

to stand shoulder to shoulder with

stood up and walked towards

every move he made attracted everyone’s gaze. Now

sat down. After exchanging a glance with her, Vivienne moved slightly to make room

them on the black and white keys,

experienced disaster and love. When Vivienne was playing alone, the

the melody turned into a pursuit in a storm and

waves.

on the black and white keys. They chased each other, hid from each other, stood

“This is the first time I’ve heard the Rhapsody of Marland played in such a beautiful

didn’t know Mr. Ellington could

is not good enough for Mr. Ellington, but I think they

for how they

“Equals!”

stage. The only spotlight in the room shone on them. They sat side by

they were two people with one soul, so

play. When Percival first came up to join the fun, Vivienne

up with her rhythm, but

just one glance, she fell into the deep affection in his eyes, and her heart started to beat along with

exchanged stung Arabella, who was standing below the stage. She couldn’t help but imagine herself sitting