The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 179

Vivienne and Percival descended the stage under the awe–inspired gazes of the crowd.

Vivienne walked up to Arabella with her chin slightly raised in a defiant stance. “Did you like the gift I gave you?”

Arabella’s hands clenched into fists, and her eyes burned with jealousy and rage. This was supposed to be her banquet, yet Vivienne had stolen the spotlight.

Why?

Why did she always have to lose to Vivienne?

Feeling everyone’s gaze, Arabella forced out a strained smile. “I love it. I didn’t know you could play the piano so well. Why didn’t you ever mention it? If I’d known, I would’ve suggested Grandma send you abroad to study. Why waste your time teaching at Cloudcrest High School?”

“Heh.” Vivienne chuckled. Her laugh showcased her unapologetic arrogance. “Why would I need to tell you anything?”

Arabella’s expression froze. Tears welled in her eyes as she looked at Vivienne with a hurt expression. “Why do you hate me so much, Vivienne? We’re sisters!”

Vivienne brushed her hair, which had fallen over her ears, behind them. Her luxurious gown accentuated her allure. “I used to tolerate you for the sake of Dorian, but that doesn’t mean you can walk over me.”

Vivienne looked up. Her cold eyes were full of indifference. “My mother only had me. I don’t have a sister. Don’t try to establish a relationship with me. I don’t easily connect with people.”

Arabella seethed with hatred, but on the surface, she looked pitiful.

After seeing this, Paul’s protective instincts kicked in. He yelled at Vivienne, “Vivienne, enough is enough! This is Arabella’s party… uh…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Paul was silenced.

Everyone stepped back.

It was safer to stay away from Vivienne. One wrong move, and you could find yourself incapacitated.

Vivienne casually slipped the remaining silver needle into her hair. She glanced at Paul and spoke in an indifferent tone. “Don’t yell in front of me again. I hate the sound of barking. If there’s a next time, you can kiss your mouth goodbye.”

With that said, Vivienne pulled Percival closer with her gaze fixed on Arabella. “Look closely. He is my man! Remember his face. Don’t reach out too far, or you might lose your status as the Brooks family’s heiress.”

Percival raised an eyebrow, looking at Vivienne in surprise.

Little by little, a faint smile appeared on his lips.

little girl had finally come

to claim

Hmm!

way she declared her territory was

party, however, looked

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Q, the perfumer,

claim? How could

know what she was

The matriarch, Judith, had

was expressionless, only the rest of the family showed their

face

Damn Vivienne!

dare she belittle her in front of

couldn’t even be bothered to give Arabella a glance. She took Percival’s hand and turned

she said coldly, “Arabella, don’t bother sending invitations to

She turned to look at Judith, hoping she would

gaze and walked

of any warmth as

the hostility that ran deep in her bones. The last time Vivienne saved her, although she was

because

thinking of what Arabella had done in Havenwood, Judith’s

Vivienne. “I’ve always wanted to thank you for saving my life. Today seemed like a good opportunity. Can I have your address so I can visit

find, but out of politeness, she needed

watched, wide–eyed. She had thought Judith was standing up for her, but instead, she

It was ridiculous!

Truly ridiculous!

beautiful face was obscured by the shadows. After a moment, she looked up and spoke in a serious and cold manner. “Judith,

aback. “Why

turned to Percival. “I’m

her slender hand. “Let’s go

them left under the watchful

at Arabella. Her expression was indifferent and cold. “Judith,

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she turned

everyone had left, including Vivienne and Charlotte, the familial reunion banquet thrown by