The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 318

Dorian sensed a shift in the atmosphere, and as he glanced up, he found Richard’s probing gaze on him

He blinked, taken aback, and asked, ‘Richard, why are you watching me like that?”

Richard, casually moving his gaze away responded It’s nothing Just a thought that crossed my mind (at’s eat!

As his gaze shifted to Vivienne, he noticed her calm demeanor as she quietly set aside her dish of spicy niba. A reatization dawned on him then.

As the lady of the Ellington family, Cecilia was well acquainted with high society. She was no foot and had noticed the tension between Visterne and Dorian. Upon hearing Dorian’s question, she began to connect the dots but chose to remain silent.

After dinner, Cecilia had dessert served.

As she was about to offer the strawberry cake to Vivienne, Donian interjected. “Mis Ellington. Vivierre prefers mango mousse cake. Hease give the strawberry cake. Cecilia paused then glanced at Vivienne before handing the strawberry cake to Doriani.

Just as Donian was about to dig in, holde cocked her head and asked. “Uncle Donan, how could you mix up Vivienne’s favorite dish and now her favorite dessert?

Donian froze “What?”

Ceolia promptly scolded holde “Don’t talk nonsense Isolde ”

isolde pouted. I’m not Vivienne’s favorite dish is sweet and sour ribs, and she loves strawberry cake. She‘ x allergic to mangões, Uncle Dorian How could you forgert

Donan tumed sharply to Vivienne met her inscrutable gaze, and felt a sinking feeling in his heart.

She was testing him.

He quickly composed himself and apologized Im sorry, Vivienne. I’ve been feeling tired since you left Riverwood so my memory isn’t what it used to be forget about your allergy to mangoes

quirked a smile, picked up the strawberry cake, and took a

more, but, seeing that Vivienne wasn’t interested in further conversation, he quietly

to contribute to the conversation, but fearing

stood up and said. “Dorian, let’s play chess after dinner We haven’t done so in a while. Percival, why don’t you show

the pair left, Percival led Vivienne through the Ellington’s family’s sprawling backyard. They

they

and smiled. “You

through such poor

Vivienne was quiet

you find out? Percival asked while leading

soon as they arrived”

suspicious since Donan had inexplicably missed her reunion banquet. It was confirmed during

favontes

never mix up her

would they allow Thaddeus to take a break from

Enterprises? The annual salary was more than satisfying for

up with Dawson, the chairman of Alliance Enterprises,

you searched for him? Percival asked knowing that Vivienne would not

searching No clues so far Vivienne caid

Percival offered and pulled out his

could see the ment in the

up. Percival took Viviennes hand “You should’ve told

at him and smiled Ainght. Til tell you sooner

much I promise to bring them back

and Cordelia until they get what they want Vivienne glanced

potion?

“Yeah”

see if they have the guts

for a