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.

this have to

yelled, “Get

turned to Vivienne. “Vivienne! What’s your game? I said I’d honor the

raised an eyebrow in amusement. “You dare argue

in the face. “Who gave you the

Paula immediately shielded Eddy and began crying out angrily, “If

not?” Leopold retorted,

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

“A man should be responsible for his actions. He made a bet with Vivienne, and he lost. He should

at this point, Eddy had to

returned, and Paula had caused so much trouble, so the young girl

So be it.

pay the price, so the

obviously manipulated him!”

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

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 family,

cold. “You don’t

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

was moved

was what a well–bred lady

Vivienne compared

wasn’t even fit

righteous. Why don’t you take his

Calista’s anger flared.

a pitiful expression. “Mr. Ellington, your fiancée is being so aggressive; won’t you

the Ellington family would

and the other

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

Calista was dumbfounded.

her composure. “My name

“Sorry,

sheer indifference in his demeanor made Calista feel as if her heart had been

Why?