The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Suddenly, a voice rose above the chatter in the crowded gallery.

“Whos the artist behind this masterpiece? Is there staff around?”

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In no time, a gallery associate made his way over, “Good day, sir. Can I assist you in any way?”

“I want to commission the artist of this painting to create a portrait for my mother’s 70th birthday celebration.”

The associate gave him an apologetic look, “I’m afraid that won’t be possible, sir. The art is done by our gallery owner. He doesn’t take on private

commissions

As the associate’s words hung in the air, a visible shift in Vivienne’s demeanor was apparent.

Jeffrey Ellington really had the audacity!

“Can you call your boss over here? I’d like to discuss this with him,” the man insisted.

No sooner had the man finished speaking, Jeffrey himself appeared. “Who’s looking for me?”

The man was clearly familiar with Jeffrey, “Isn’t this Mr. Ellington? You own this gallery too?”

The Ellington family was a well–known entity in the circle

The arrogant Paul, the motorcycle–obsessed Earl, Jeffrey, Fiona, and even the youngest Ellingtons, Kenneth and Isolde, were known to everyone

Perhaps the only Ellington they knew little about was Percival, who was thought to be disabled.

“Of course,” Jeffrey replied with a dismissive tone, “Just how many galleries in Rivenwood do you think aren’t mine?”

The man didn’t dare offend Jeffrey, and his posture slumped a bit involuntarily, “Right, right. I was wondering why this painting was so exceptional It turned out that the painting was yours.”

As for your mother’s portrait, I’ll have one of our staff artists

publicly humiliated by Jeffrey, couldn’t save his dignity. But all he could do was chuckle awkwardly and express

until he spotted Percival and Vivienne at the back.

at my exhibition, I’d like to introduce two special guests,” a smirk tugged at his lips before he pointed towards Percival, This is my cousin, Percival I’m sure

look at Percival and

supposed to be wheelchair–bound? How is he

a few close families in Rivenwood. To the public, Percival was still believed to be disabled.

him walk in too. He’s

some top–notch doctors in their

their corner definitely solidifies the

towards Vivienne, “And this is Vivienne, my cousin Percival’s fiancee

reunion party, the Ellington family was going to host another party to publicize Vivienne and Perovals engagement, but the party was pushed back when Richard was attacked after mistakenly riding in Percival’s car

let them

secret among their close circle. Thus, many at the exhibition were hearing it for

those were from the younger generation. The people who came to the exhibition today were company board members, those people were older

the crowd turned their attention to Vivienne, expressions of shock spread across some of the

that Vivienne Brooks, the lady

Brooks family’s reunion banquet for Vivienne had drawn the attention of

his life. That was why people admired their fairy–tale love story. And when they admitted Calista, the Brooks family

the netizen group Their stories were so

at the engagement party So,

marriage.”

forces, it’s a power couple in

quite a beauty. She’s dressed so simply, yet

hardened. He wasn’t here to listen

to steal his thunder. It was

gift for you. Allow

invite Vivienne to share her thoughts on it.”

of the Brooks family, commenting on a piece of art should be a

back, her hands shoved into her pockets, her attitude a bit