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.”

portrait, I’ll have one of our staff artists take care of it. Consider it a token

dignity. But all he could do was chuckle awkwardly and express his

sweeping his gaze over the crowd until

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 you all know him.”

at Percival and gasped in surprise.

supposed to be wheelchair–bound? How is he standing?

known to a few close families in Rivenwood. To the

walk in too. He’s

doctors in their network. They managed to cure

in their corner definitely solidifies the Ellingtons‘ status

was still buzzing, Jeffrey gestured towards Vivienne, “And this is Vivienne, my

the Brooks family hosted their family 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

nail down the exact time. Vivienne didn’t let them do it. She was

engagement was still a well–guarded secret among their close circle. Thus,

group know their relationships, but those were from the younger generation. The people who came to the exhibition today were company board members, those people were older and rarely read gossip news in that case they never

turned their attention to Vivienne, expressions of shock

that Vivienne Brooks, the lady of

drawn

was why people admired their fairy–tale love story. And when they admitted Calista, the Brooks family shot into the spotlight

group Their stories were so hyped

at the engagement party

marriage.”

two families joining forces, it’s a

a beauty. She’s dressed so simply, yet she stands

hardened. He wasn’t here to

in the police station, there was no one to steal his thunder. It

prepared a gift for you. Allow me to offer this painting as

like to invite

Brooks family, commenting on a piece

her hands shoved into her pockets, her attitude a bit roguish, “This is plagiarized How could