The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 289

From the moment Richard saw her, a wide grin spread across his face. Any discomfort he’d felt seemed to evaporate instantly “Seeing you, my dear girl, seems to chase away all my aches and pain

My dear girl, you just performed a procedure on me yesterday, and here you are checking in on me again Your thoughtfulness and kindness are unmatched. I’m truly blessed to have you as my granddaughter–in–law.”

The old man couldn’t help but sing Vivienne’s praises, making Ryan, who was standing off to the side, visibly uncomfortable Yet he kept his mouth shut

Thanks to Vivienne, he was now stuck working as a security guard at the Ellington Group, a job he found as enjoyable as a root canal

“Isn’t that the truth?” Cecilia chuckled as she took Vivienne’s hand with a sense of pride that bordered on boastful. “Percival truly hit the jackpot with you. I have no idea where his good luck comes from

Percival, who had been lingering in the crowd, cast his eyes toward Aaron, who was trailing behind Vivienne like a lost puppy

Ever since the reunion banquet, Aaron had been practically glued to Vivienne’s side How could he let a man follow his fiancée from the Brooks Mansion to the hospital?

“Vivienne Percival called out as he strode toward her With a dramatic sigh, he pulled her into his embrace Tm so tired”

With a sly smile. Vivienne replied. ‘I’ll feed you something later as a reward

Percival’s fatigue seemed to instantly evaporate.

“Enough” Baron interjected, casting a scowl at Percival This isn’t the place for public displays of affection Vivienne hasn’t even officially become your wife yet

Despite having recently undergone surgery, Richard was still full of energy. He quickly jumped to their defense “Baron, what are you implying? Are you trying to upset met Vivienne is already a part of our family. That’s a fact that no one can change. If you insist on objecting. I’m ready to fight you on this

Richard looked as though he were about to leap out of bed, so Cecilia quickly reached out to calm him “Dad, you need to take it easy You’re still recovering from your

surgery

been operated on. He

soothed him in an attempt to steer the conversation back on track: “We’ve apprehended the person who attacked you. He ingested poison, but I’ve given him

he’s awake, we’ll know who

explicitly say that he was actually the target, Richard

eyes swept over

wanted to harm Percival

was responsible, all signs pointed to someone from the Ellington

Vivienne nodded “Possibly”

fell silent Fiona, standing in the crowd, looked away to hide her panic.

What are you implying? Cathy snapped and crossed her arms in agitation “Are you suggesting someone among us wanted to harm Richard?”

anger was not solely directed at Vivienne but also at Percival, who had supported

was in his wheelchair, but we all hoped he would recover soon. Don’t you dare stir up trouble and pit us

that they’ve caught the person responsible for Richard’s attack. She

no need for you to get so worked

implications, angrily turned away

taking note of everyone’s

you don’t need to stress over this. I trust Vivienne and Percival to bring me satisfactory answers. I’m tired and want

before anyone could move “Vivienne, stay with me. I could use some company”

members of the

the room. Vivienne stepped out into the hallway to answer a

are things going?”

frustration Nothing. They’re fearless. Each one of them ingests poison the moment they’re caught,

leads behind

ordered, her voice ice–cold. “Don’t overlook any detail.”

am Matthew responded