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

more, but, seeing that Vivienne wasn’t

wanted to contribute to the conversation, but fearing she would slip

Vivienne and Dorian for a moment before he 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

Percival led Vivienne through the Ellington’s family’s sprawling backyard. They didn’t speak

you realize they were imposters”

and

through such

Vivienne was quiet

did you find out? Percival asked while leading Vivienne to sit down on the

as they

missed her reunion banquet. It was confirmed during their first

favontes

would never mix up

nor would they allow Thaddeus

resign from Alliance Enterprises? The annual salary was

Dawson, the chairman of

for him? Percival asked

No clues so far Vivienne caid with

into it Percival offered and

well” Vinente agreed. She could see

Viviennes hand

looked at him and smiled Ainght.

to bring them back safely Percival

wont harm Mr Hawthorn and Cordelia until they get what they want Vivienne glanced towards the mansion and

the potion?

“Yeah”

We’ll see if they have the guts to

for a