The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 322

Vivienne shot Dorian a frosty glance without uttering a word.

However, Richard was not one to keep his thoughts to himself. “Dorian, if you were so concerned, you should’ve set Paul straight from the get–go. You didn’t utter a single word before What’s holding you back?”

Dorian was left speechless by that blunt comment. With the situation taking a sour turn, Cordelia quickly intervened. “We’re outsiders after all. It’s not our place to meddle in the Ellingtons‘ family affairs. We thought that with Percival and Richard on her side, Vivienne surely wouldn’t be bullied*

“Really?” Richard responded in a suggestive tone. I’m tired. I’m off to get some rest. You all can stay a bit longer

Quick to reject the invitation. Donian said, “No need Thank you for your hospitality, Richard We don’t want to overstay our welcome”

Having said that, he naturally wouldn’t insist on staying

Percival slung his arm around Vivienne’s shoulder. “‘Tll walk you out ”

Vivienne glanced at him and smiled “Sure”

Percival was silent throughout the incident, but Vivienne could sense his anger She knew he was holding back out of respect for Richard That was the only reason he was refraining from taking action against Paul

But in the end, he couldn’t resist

That kick certainly did a number on Paul

Percival and Vivienne led the way, when Donan and Cordelia awkwardly followed behind them, their expressions subtly changing

As the dinner progressed, they exposed their true colors.

Vivienne was deliberately testing them, and everyone else was there to watch the drama unfold

“What do we do now? Cordelia lowered her voice as she shot Dorian a meaningful glance

Donan didn’t utter a word His gaze was fixed on Vivienne, who was just a few feet away.

If he didn’t act soon, he feared.

reached the courtyard of the Ellington Estate Percival was about to fetch the car to drive Vivienne and the others home when a figure suddenly emerged from

lunged at

hands as he

“Vivienne Look out”

was trailing behind them As Percival shielded Vivienne, Dorian lunged forward, tackling the intruder.

knife and slashed Dorian’s arm

spurted out, soaking his

“Oh my God“”

sight sent the nearby maid into a panic Cordelia’s legs turned to jelly, making her unable to move

the signal, the Ellington bodyguards hidden in the shadows emerged and swiftly subdued the

minutes, the situation was

who looked calm and composed. He then approached the stranger, his voice steady

his mouth shut, refusing to speak

I

of his finger the guards got the

answers “Percival’s gaze was like an invisible blade that sliced the mans skin “Go easy on him”

He would make that man wish he was never

punishment

consequences He wouldn’t let anyone off

“Right away, sir”

respectfully acknowledged Percival orders, then

Cordelia was frantically crouching beside Donan She was on the

“Tm okay A little injury won’t kill me As long as Visienne is salu, everything sa a

couldn’t stand up for you when the Ellingtona werę prokling on

confession with an impassive face.

the Hawthorn or Ellington fartuly tried to bully her, he would stand up for

his job. Donan never complained How could such a man ulter such

which, although

from her dress and bandaged his wound to stop the

hurt Save your strength”

He had naked his ife to protect

cares about you” Cordelia added as her eyes welled up with tears. We came to Riverwood because of you. He wanted to start a perfe business to secure your future in case the Ellingtons ever