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

didn’t look like someone who had just been operated on. He was livelier

apprehended the person who attacked you. He ingested poison, but I’ve given him an antidote. He should regain

adding, “Once he’s awake, we’ll

that he was actually the target,

Richard’s eyes swept over the gathered crowd. “I was just unfortunate enough to be in your car”

to harm Percival it was someone from the

had not yet determined who was responsible, all signs pointed to someone from the Ellington family as the likely culprit.

Vivienne nodded “Possibly”

in the crowd, looked away

crossed her arms in agitation “Are you suggesting someone among us wanted

that Cathy’s anger was not solely directed at Vivienne

We might not have been waiting on him hand and foot when he was in his wheelchair, but we all hoped he

harsh demeanor “Vivienne was only stating that they’ve caught the person responsible for Richard’s

need for you to get so

implications, angrily

observed the exchange, taking note of everyone’s

interrogation to Vivienne and Percival. The rest of you don’t need to stress over this. I trust Vivienne and Percival to bring me satisfactory answers. I’m tired and want some rest now You all

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

clear as day, and it wisibly irked the other members of the Ellington family. But there was nothing they could do about it.

reluctantly left the room. Vivienne stepped out into the hallway to answer a phone call

are things

They’re

leads behind

Vivienne ordered, her voice ice–cold. “Don’t

am