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.

Estate Percival was about to fetch the car to drive Vivienne and the others home when a figure suddenly

lunged

the stranger’s hands as he

“Vivienne Look out”

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

knife

spurted out, soaking his

“Oh my God“”

nearby maid into a panic Cordelia’s legs turned to jelly, making her

the Ellington bodyguards hidden in the shadows emerged

minutes, the situation

approached the stranger, his voice steady

stranger clamped his mouth shut, refusing

chuckled coldly “So you don’t want to talk? I have a hundred ways to make you squeal.”

the guards got the message. They bound the man, ready

invisible blade that

make that man

the greatest punishment was unbearable suffering

Vivienne should be prepared for the consequences He wouldn’t let anyone off who had malicious intentions towards

“Right away, sir”

respectfully acknowledged Percival orders,

frantically crouching beside Donan She was on the verge of tears. “You’re bleeding so much”

A little injury won’t

stand up for you when the Ellingtona werę prokling on you i guess. (79)

to his confession with an impassive face. She only kelt

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

the Hawthorn family and lusing his job. Donan never complained How could such a man ulter such self-deprecating mor

wound which, although bipody, waunt life threatening

her dress and bandaged his

hurt Save your strength”

response from Vivienne He had naked

because of you. He wanted