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.”

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

humiliated by Jeffrey, couldn’t save his dignity. But all he could do

sweeping his gaze over the crowd until he spotted Percival and Vivienne at

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

Percival supposed to be wheelchair–bound? How is he standing? Am I hallucinating?”

known to a few close families in Rivenwood. To the public,

I saw him walk in too. He’s standing right

some top–notch doctors in their network. They managed to

powerful doctor in their corner definitely solidifies

still buzzing, Jeffrey gestured towards Vivienne, “And this is Vivienne, my cousin Percival’s fiancee

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

the exact time. Vivienne didn’t let them do it. She was too busy to

secret among their close circle. Thus, many at

large netizen group know their relationships, but those were from the younger generation. The people who came to the exhibition today were company board

Vivienne, expressions of

the lady of the Brooks

reunion banquet for Vivienne had drawn the attention of everyone in their circle

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

netizen group Their stories were so

that makes sense I saw Percival and Vivienne together at the engagement party So,

marriage.”

forces, it’s a power

Vivienne is quite a beauty. She’s dressed so simply, yet she stands out like a painting come

here to listen to

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

gift for you.

like to invite Vivienne to share her thoughts on

turned to Vivienne. As the daughter of the Brooks family, commenting on a piece of art should

a bit roguish, “This is plagiarized How