The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 264

Cathy was all riled up, but Richard wasn’t inclined to continue arguing with her

He turned to Helorse “And then there’s your eldest son. He spends all his days obsessing over his paintings. I’ve offered him a chance to gain experience in the company but he stubbornly refuses Your daughter Fiona, on the other hand, works her heart out for the company. And what has she received in return?”

Heloise raised an eyebrow, choosing to remain silent

Just the other day, her jewelry studio needed more materials but was short on funds. Do you think the 5 million I gave her was coughed up by a dog?”

Heloise remained silent. Her gaze was unfathomable

How could 5 million compare to 30 million?

“You lot turn your noses up at Percival, but do you realize that the wealth you enjoy is all thanks to him? Richard stated

“What?” Ryan and Cathy’s faces were a picture of disbelief

Heloise was equally shocked as her gaze subconsciously landed on Richard.

Even Cecilia seemed to be temporarily dumbfounded

Only Nathan appeared unsurprised

After a moment, Cathy found her voice How is that possible? Ever since his accident, he’s been idle. He doesn’t even know how to read the company’s reports How could he have brought us wealth?”

“Humph Richard scoffed That’s because you’re both ignorant and dull. Percival has been involved in the company’s affairs for a decade, and it was largely thanks to him that the company survived through its toughest times. Without him, do you really think you’d be living the life you are now?”

Cathy and Heloise fell silent.

Percival was a good–for–nothing. They’d never believe such news out of the blue

But given Richard’s eamestness, they found themselves having to reconsider the way they thought of Percival

Heloise stayed silent but Cathy was unable to let Vivienne off so easily.

but sing her praises, but when her son, Paul, brought a girlfnend home,

to voice her frustration. The 30 million is spent, so we, the Ellingtons, should at least have a share of the stone”

should she share it with you? You think you’re something

couldn’t help

smile played on his lips.

bad

the entire Ellington

isn’t Ellington Vivienne pointed out senously

Cathy was Ryan’s wife, she still had her own last

a share of your wealth on

thought about it and found herself agreeing with Richard

watching Richard and Vivienne banter, Cathy felt ignored and

you and Cecilia. It’s obvious she’s using Percival’s

precious stone. Now the money’s gone, and she’s not willing to give us the stone it’s clear she’s also using Percival’s money to buy gifts If this continues, this

Did you not hear? If you’re having trouble understanding, maybe you should seek medical help if you can’t find a doctor, let me know

as he continued to humiliate his cousin. “A psychiatric hospital might be

jumped up. feeling utterly infuriated “You’re the one who’s insane!”

darkened Who are you

quickly added. “We all know what Vivienne is. She’s a country bumpkin from lowly origins How could she possibly

Percival smirked “She’s from lowly

hardened, and a cold glint appeared in his eyes. The Brooks

taken aback. He was failing to grasp the meaning of

was also taken by surprise The Brooks family’s

Vivienne’s retum to the Brooks family hadn’t spread widely yet

that Vivienne was the daughter of the Brooks family, so Cathy was unaware

always assumed Vivienne

on was Paul “Are you saying Vivienne is Scott Brooks‘ daughter?”

at him coolly, but remained

what Arabella had

Brooks family had always suspected that Arabella wasn’t Scott’s biological daughter and had secretly conducted

indeed, it was confirmed that Arabella

daughter was