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 bite

more, but, seeing that Vivienne wasn’t interested in

to contribute to the conversation, but fearing she would slip up, she decided

moment before he stood up and said. “Dorian, let’s play chess after dinner We haven’t done so

pair left, Percival led Vivienne through the Ellington’s family’s sprawling backyard. They didn’t speak until they reached

realize they were imposters”

his gaze and

would see through

Vivienne was quiet

you find out? Percival asked while leading Vivienne to

as they arrived”

reunion banquet. It was confirmed during their first meal when the imposters failed to

favontes

would never

wouldn’t entrust Thaddeus to his aunt, nor would they

could he resign from Alliance Enterprises? The annual salary was more than satisfying for the real

up with Dawson, the

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

clues so far

it Percival offered and pulled out

agreed. She could see the

Percival took Viviennes hand “You should’ve told me

him and smiled Ainght. Til tell you sooner next

promise to bring them back safely Percival

wont harm Mr Hawthorn and Cordelia until they get what they

want the potion? Percival frowned in

“Yeah”

them try We’ll see if they have the guts to take it Percivals voice was

chatting for