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.

was it that when Percival’s fiancée amved, Richard could do nothing but sing her praises, but when her son, Paul, brought a girlfnend home, Richard found fault with everything

Cathy continued to voice her frustration. The 30 million is spent, so we, the Ellingtons, should

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

couldn’t help but

to her as a smile played on his lips. “Did

“Not bad

who could casually insult the entire Ellington

last name isn’t Ellington Vivienne pointed

still

a share of your wealth on

found herself agreeing

and Vivienne banter, Cathy felt ignored and disrespected. Her anger was

expensive gifts for you and Cecilia. It’s obvious she’s using Percival’s money,” Cathy insisted. She was

Grandpa She used our family’s money to get that 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 little girl will ruin our

tone Vivienne paid for the stone. Did you not hear? If you’re having trouble understanding, maybe you should

he continued to humiliate his cousin. “A psychiatric hospital might be a good fit for you Need me to give

jumped up. feeling utterly infuriated

face darkened Who are

He saw Cecilia and Richard’s faces turn an icy blue, so he quickly added. “We all know what Vivienne is. She’s a country bumpkin from lowly origins How could she

“She’s from

in his eyes.

to grasp the meaning of Percival’s

surprise The Brooks

Vivienne’s retum to the Brooks family hadn’t

she hadn’t mentioned that Vivienne was the daughter of the Brooks family, so Cathy

had always assumed Vivienne

to catch on was Paul “Are you saying Vivienne

lifted his gaze and looked at him coolly, but remained

what Arabella had told him.

always suspected that Arabella wasn’t Scott’s biological daughter and had secretly conducted three DNA tests

it was confirmed that Arabella

daughter was