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

the strawberry cake, and took a bite

wanted to say more, but, seeing that Vivienne wasn’t

wanted to contribute to the conversation, but fearing she

and said. “Dorian, let’s play chess

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

they were imposters” Percival

and smiled. “You

a fool would see through such poor acting

Vivienne was quiet

while leading Vivienne to

they arrived”

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

favontes

would never mix up

aunt, nor would they allow Thaddeus to take a

annual salary

with Dawson, the chairman of

Mr Hawthom? Have you searched for him? Percival asked knowing that Vivienne would not take action without

clues so far Vivienne caid

it Percival offered and pulled out

as well” Vinente agreed. She could see the ment in

Percival took Viviennes

and smiled Ainght. Til tell you sooner

much I promise to bring them

Cordelia until they get what they want Vivienne glanced towards the mansion

potion? Percival

“Yeah”

guts to take it

for a