The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 208

Initially, Paul was wooing Arabella with the purpose of marrying her and gaining the support of the Brooks family

She was sure that the allure of such a profitable alliance would make Paul happy to be the fall guy.

After all, she planned to use her intention to go to college as an excuse to abort the child.

Once she married Paul, they would have their own children, and with the help of the Brooks, she was confident that Paul would eventually let go of his

reservations

And as for Percival, she had to throw all hopes for him out the window. She was so fond of him, yet he treated her like garbage.

Once she married into the prestigious Ellington family and helped Paul seize the position of family head, she would make Percival kneel before her and beg for forgiveness

Seeing that Paul accepted the situation, Judith finally relaxed a bit. “What are your plans moving forward?‘ She asked, “Now that the cat’s out of the bag. you still owe Arabella an explanation”

“Arabella is a minor Paul said after a moment. “We re planning to host a small ceremony for now I’ll tell my parents about this and let them arrange everything Once Arabellas of legal age, we’ll get a marriage license.”

Judith nodded. “Very well. But make sure it’s done quickly Only when news of your marriage spreads can we salvage Arabella’s reputation”

“better get going. Paul said, not wanting to linger any longer. He turned to leave, but Scott stopped him

“Wait!” Scott was exuding the energy of an angry and protective father. “Arabella is my daughter. I don’t want her to suffer after marrying into your family. I want all your past indiscretions cleaned up. And the women you’ve been with, they better be out of the picture”

Paul’s face changed, but he clenched his teeth and agreed.

Arabella quickly stood up to send him off, hoping to smooth things over with Paul,

But Paul simply gave her a cold look, pursed his lips, and left without saying a word.

moon. But what she said next left him feeling like

lake

be the fall guy

and likable, would have such a messy private life.

the child, so she turned to

refuse, despite his initial desire

that, without the support of the Brooks family, Paul had no chance of contending for the position of

head

he decided to swallow his pride

some decency and

he’d have to live with some strange man’s bastard child, calling him father. He feared he might one day lose his temper and harm the

furious that as soon as he got in the car, he called up one of his flings

should Scott have any say in his

had the audacity to tell him

Was he crazy?

he didn’t play around with a few more women, hed feel like he was at a loss.

distance, she knew he

child, what did it matter if she was

Percival, but he was still a renowned gentleman of Rivenwood People

why was your fance so cold towards you today? Ashley asked Arabella carefully

nonchalantly replied She was growing to dislike Ashley more and more if it weren’t for Ashley’s constant surveillance, she would have gotten

so much time with Tristan that thought you two were an item. i

Arabellas face darkened

would have been the perfect candidate. He was obedient and could be

wouldn’t have to put up with Paul’s

be impaired for the rest of his life. If

Paul was a simpleton, Tristan, being the adopted son of the Brooks family was far less prestigious than Paul, being the young master

bond Arabella replied with a

announcement to everyone. “I’m going to visit Calista at the Pendleton Hospital to see how