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

a smile, picked up the strawberry cake, and

Vivienne wasn’t interested in further conversation, he quietly

but fearing she would slip up,

“Dorian, let’s play chess after dinner We haven’t

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

realize they were imposters”

gaze and smiled. “You

fool would see through such poor acting Percival

Vivienne was quiet

out? Percival asked while leading Vivienne to sit

as they arrived” Vivienne replied

It was confirmed

favontes

Donan would never

nor would they

resign from Alliance Enterprises? The annual salary was more

with Dawson, the chairman of

the real Mr Hawthom? Have you searched for him? Percival

clues so far Vivienne caid with

my people look into it Percival offered and pulled out his phone

could see the ment in

took Viviennes hand “You should’ve told me

at him and smiled Ainght. Til tell you sooner next time

I promise to bring them back

Cordelia until they get what they want Vivienne glanced

want the potion? Percival frowned in

“Yeah”

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

for a