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

Eddy yelled, “Get away

I’d honor the bet! But not now! Get him

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

punched Eddy in the face. “Who gave you the

out angrily, “If you

retorted, aiming a kick

was ashen, and she turned to Baron. “Dad! Are you just going to stand there while your grandson is being bullied?”

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

disgusting, at this point, Eddy had to face the consequences.

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

So be it.

the price, so the Brooks family could find

obviously manipulated him!”

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

offended you, so let me apologize on his behalf. Can we let this go? How will Eddy

were cold. “You

suppressed her anger. “Right, I’m an outsider, so I 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 a joke between cousins, so why not show some magnanimity and let it go

moved

a well–bred lady should be

was Vivienne

fit to tie

righteous. Why don’t you take his place? With your beauty, I’m sure

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

pocket and the other around Vivienne’s slender waist, he said, “Whatever my

then away in disgust. “Calista, are you asking me

Calista was dumbfounded.

her composure.

Percival said dismissively, “Sorry, bad memory. I

his demeanor made Calista feel as if her heart had

Why?