The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 302

Carl had already been whisked away by the ambulance. He should be nearing the hospital by now.

Percival’s gaze finally landed on Kala, but it only lingered momentarily before shifting back to Vivienne as his eyes showed a hint of concem.

“I’m Kala. Vivienne’s cousin Kala quickly introduced herself. She was surprised when she noticed that Percival’s attention was hardly on her

I mean, she was an Oscar winning actress. Weren’t most men supposed to be head over heels for her?

But Percival seemed indifferent

Interesting!

“It’s getting late Percival’s voice softened when he addressed Vivienne Vivienne, let me take you home.

Vivienne didn’t refuse. On the contrary, it was Leopold who began grumbling and complaining

“Typical As soon as he sees Vivienne, he forgets about everyone else”

But he didn’t have the guts to complain too loudly, fearing that Percival would ditch him like last time and trick him into eating a bunch of garlic again.

Soon, they arrived at the Brooks Mansion

Percival dropped them off at the front door and left.

Kala watched his retreating figure, then turned to Vivienne as her curiosity piqued to max levels. “Vivienne, is your engagement to Percival of the Ellington family just a

marriage allianc

Everyone knew that the alliance between the Ellington and Brooks families was a powerful combination for mutual benefit.

But having witnessed their interaction, she felt there was more to their relationship than just a mere business arrangement.

Especially since Percival’s and Vivienne’s engagement was arranged before Vivienne disappeared. Their relationship seemed different from the rumors.

Vivienne raised an eyebrow at Kala

seems quite fond of you, and you don’t seem to resist his affection Kala’s blunt assessment made Vivienne’s

usual calm demeanor resurfaced That’s just your

to Percival was arranged by their elders. From the start, she never considered that their relationship would continue or that they would actually marry.

Percival changed. But she was still uncertain about their future together

was investigating her mother’s death. She didn’t have the time or energy for anything else, let alone considering their relationship once everything

was settled

impression” Kala looked at her,

narrowed slightly and a hint of curiosity appeared in her gaze “You seem quite interested

herself ‘No, you misunderstood I’m just curious because there are some unpleasant rumors about Mr Ellington

her for a moment longer before turning

at the hospital, Carl

impossible to hide from his mother, Cheryl The entire family knew

furious She grounded him and locked up his car forbidding him from racing

not being able to race, but he hadn’t forgotten one thing

help in the North Peak race he didn’t know what would

impressive performance from Kala,

he returned from the hospital be hobbled over with

autograph? Carl asked his eyes shining with

an eyebrow in

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towever didn’t

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