The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 265

The Ellington clan, besides Richard and Percival’s parents, didn’t even register on her radar. She couldn’t be bothered to spare them any thought

Whether the money spent on the stone came from her pocket or Percival’s was none of their business

This time, for Richard’s sake, she let it slide. But there wouldn’t be a next time

“By the way, I’m planning a party here in Rivenwood to formally introduce you to everyone.” Richard announced “Back in Havenwood, no one knew who you were There were always small–minded folks who relished feeling superior, so I want everyone to know that you’re my granddaughter–in–law If anyone tries to bother you, they’ll have to think twice”

With that, Richard turned to Percival “What do you think, kiddo?”

“I couldn’t agree more

Ever since Vivienne decided to come to Rivenwood, Percival had instructed Thomas to start preparing a feast.

He had been playing the cripple for years, so it was about time things got on track

Ever since Vivienne got engaged to him, people have been mocking her for marrying a good for nothing. He could shrug off the insults, but he wouldn’t let his little lady be wronged

“Vivienne, what about you? Richard asked Vivienne

Vivienne furrowed her brows and remained silent for a moment before saying, “Let’s go with your plan, Grandpa”

“Great! It’s settled then Richard wrapped up the conversation, then turned to Cecilia. “You take care of the arrangements in the next few days. Let’s get this done sooner rather than later”

1 got it, Dad Cecilia replied.

Afterward, Richard gave Vivienne a tour around the Ellington Mansion

The Ellington Mansion was quite different from the Brooks Mansion. It was actually more of a courtyard. It was somewhat like a cloister, yet tinged with the air of an ancient villa

It was quite an interesting change of scenery

They had lunch together, and then she returned to the Brooks Mansion with Percival

others returned to their respective

in the

desk sketching jewelry designs. The floor was littered with discarded drafts, and her cool face was tinged with

opened Her room door was ajar, and she looked up to see Heloise entering

and asked, “Mom, weren’t you going to see Percival’s fiancee? Why are

even get me started! Im so annoyed!” Heloise threw her bag on the couch,

at the completed sketch in front of her as

drawing all day, but something always felt

of hand omaments, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t surpass Master Jessica’s

only she knew Master Jessica, she would love to ask her what kind of inspiration

“He’s so biased! He gave Percival 30 million to splurge on his fiancéel What’s more infunating is that Percival’s fiancée is Scott Brooks daughter, and your grandpa is already spoiling him rotten. Now that he’s engaged to her it’s nothing

wings, how is your

a trace of mockery curled

of wresting the company from Percival? He

just engaged, not married it’s still early days. Why are you

he can to worm his way into the company But look at your brother! When your grandpa finally wants him to gain some experience in

about it made Heloise’s blood pressure

her lips with her

her and

couldn’t create a design better than Master Jessica’s

in the design department As long as we can get the old man to change his mind about the successor, our family still has a chance” Heloise mused to

at her “Grandpa has already chosen Percival as his successor How can he change his mind so

no one knew that not only was he not useless, but his

point of this

with Grandpa’s favoritism towards

more than

1/2

day, was about to go out

the forehead “You spend all day cooped up in your room, painting your silly little pictures. When Grandpa wanted you to go work at the company, you refused?! What do you think you’re going to achieve with all this

that’s unfair Jeffrey protested “What do you mean by silly

up in Percival’s hands. And where would that leave us?” Heloise’s was laced with frustration

him try. He’s a good for nothing. Heloise You honestly think he can take us