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

returned to

Northern Gardens in the Ellington

designs. The floor was littered with discarded drafts, and her cool

was ajar, and she looked up to see Heloise entering with an

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

her bag on

sketch in front

day, but

no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t surpass Master Jessica’s

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

so biased! He gave Percival 30 million to splurge on his fiancéel What’s more infunating is that Percival’s fiancée

“Once he spreads his wings, how is your brother, Jeffrey, supposed to seize the

of mockery curled the comers of her lips

Ellington, that waste, was thinking of wresting the company from Percival? He should take a

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

Especially that Paul! He’s trying everything he can to worm

about it made Heloise’s

lips with her finger but said nothing

failed draft in front of her and crumpled it up

to believe that she couldn’t create a

least you’ve established yourself in the design department As long as we can get the old man to change his mind

How can he change

not only was he not useless, but his influence could easily crush the Ellington

point of

Grandpa’s favoritism towards Percival?

more than clowns

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in his room all day, was about to go out for a drink when he heard Fiona

stood up and jabbed him in 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

do you mean by silly little pictures? They’re my treasures!”

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

to see him try. He’s a good