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

yelled, “Get away

to Vivienne. “Vivienne! What’s your game? I said I’d honor the bet! But not

Leopold raised an eyebrow in amusement. “You dare argue with Vivienne?

face.

began crying out angrily,

retorted, aiming a

you just going to stand there while your

should be responsible for his actions. He

was disgusting, at this point, Eddy had to face the consequences. Vivienne wouldn’t let

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

So be it.

pay the price, so the Brooks family

Vivienne obviously

Eddy lost the bet and should honor it, Vivienne was very confident about the gemstone when she bet with Eddy. It was

let me apologize on his behalf. Can we let this go? How will Eddy show his face anywhere in the future after broadcasting such a vulgar act? You’re all

were cold. “You don’t deserve

today, you’ve embarrassed your aunt. How will you get along in the future? The bet was a joke between cousins, so why not show some magnanimity and let it

was moved

was what a well–bred lady should

was Vivienne

fit to tie Calista’s

you take his place? With your beauty, I’m sure many people

Calista’s anger flared.

turning to Percival with a pitiful expression. “Mr. Ellington, your

Ellington family would want

in his pocket and the other around Vivienne’s slender

Calista’s face, then away in disgust. “Calista, are you asking me to

Calista was dumbfounded.

her composure. “My name

said dismissively, “Sorry, bad memory. I

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

Why?