The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 255

Why did he have to do such a disgusting thing?

He cleared his throat and was about to approach Eddy when a voice sounded from outside the door.

“Vivienne, I heard you’ve got a nice stone. Quickly, give me a piece!”

Leopold’s voice arrived before the man himself.

Thomas paused.

His timing couldn’t be better.

Such a disgusting thing was more suitable for Leopold.

Leopold burst in, noticing that the entire Brooks family was standing in the yard, including Richard and Cecilia. He paused. “Eh? What’s going on here?”

He’d been tasked by Percival to settle Anna in, then deal with some things in the team. By the time he was done, the sun was setting, and the old man had called him about Vivienne’s stone. He wanted him to see if Vivienne would sell a small piece.

Without even eating, he’d rushed over.

“Eddy made a bet with Vivienne. If he loses, he has to live stream himself doing a headstand while… relieving himself.” Thomas glanced at Leopold. “And he lost.”

“So?” Leopold asked, “Is he about to start his performance?”

Thomas nodded. “Yep, but he’s not being cooperative.”

“Not cooperating?” Leopold’s voice rose a few octaves. “Does he have a choice? Don’t worry, Vivienne; I’ll handle this. I’m good at this. Just watch!”

Finally, a chance to impress Vivienne. Why not show off a bit?

With that, Leopold strode towards Eddy while cracking his knuckles and sporting a lecherous grin. “Eddy, I suggest you stay still. I’m not known for being gentle. If I rip your pants, you won’t be able to go home.”

Eddy was beside himself with disbelief.

If only he could move.

have to do

“Get away from

game? I said I’d honor

in amusement. “You dare

the face. “Who gave you the right?”

crying out angrily,

Why not?” Leopold retorted, aiming a

Paula’s face was ashen, and she turned to Baron. “Dad! Are you

his actions. He made a bet with Vivienne,

this point, Eddy had to

had just returned, and Paula had caused so much trouble, so the

So be it.

so the

obviously manipulated him!” Paula

along, finally couldn’t hold back. “Mr. Brooks, even though Eddy lost the bet and should honor it, Vivienne was very confident about the gemstone when she bet with Eddy. It was

apologize on his behalf. Can we let this go? How will Eddy show his face

cold. “You don’t deserve

these family matters. But today, you’ve embarrassed your aunt. How will you get along in the future? The bet was

moved by

well–bred

Vivienne compared

wasn’t even fit to tie Calista’s

curled into a cold smile. “You’re so righteous. Why don’t you

Calista’s anger flared.

turning to Percival with a pitiful expression. “Mr. Ellington, your fiancée is being so aggressive; won’t

didn’t believe the Ellington family would want a vindictive daughter–in–law

didn’t even lift his head. With one hand in his pocket and the other around Vivienne’s

are you asking me

Calista was dumbfounded.

to maintain her composure. “My

Percival said dismissively, “Sorry,

a glance at Calista. The sheer indifference in his demeanor made Calista feel as if her heart had

Why?