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

“Get away from

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

eyebrow in amusement. “You dare argue with

Eddy in the face. “Who

Paula immediately shielded Eddy and began crying out angrily,

not?” Leopold retorted, aiming a kick

she turned to Baron. “Dad! Are you just going to stand there while your

for his actions. He made a bet with

this point, Eddy had to face the

returned, and Paula had caused so much trouble, so the young girl was bound to be angry.

So be it.

so the Brooks family

obviously manipulated

along, finally couldn’t hold back. “Mr. Brooks, even though Eddy lost the bet and should honor it, Vivienne

we let this go? How will Eddy show his face anywhere in the future

“You don’t deserve

But 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 go this

moved by Calista’s

what a well–bred lady should be

Vivienne compared to

fit to

righteous. Why don’t you take his place?

Calista’s anger flared.

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

Ellington family would want a vindictive daughter–in–law like

even lift his head. With one hand in his pocket and the other around Vivienne’s slender

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

Calista was dumbfounded.

maintain her

said dismissively, “Sorry, bad memory. I

in his demeanor made Calista feel as if her heart had been crushed. She struggled

Why?