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.”

you appreciate it, that’s all that matters. As for your mother’s portrait, I’ll have one of our staff artists take care of it. Consider it a token of my appreciation for

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

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

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

to look at Percival and gasped in surprise.

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

only known to a few close families

him walk in

The Ellingtons must have some top–notch doctors in their network. They managed

in their corner definitely solidifies the

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

party to publicize Vivienne and Perovals engagement, but

let them do it. She

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

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

to Vivienne, expressions of shock

Vivienne Brooks, the lady of the Brooks family?”

had drawn the attention of everyone in their

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

the netizen group Their stories were

at the engagement party So, the Ellingtons and the

marriage.”

top two families joining forces, it’s a power couple

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

wasn’t here to listen to them fawn over Percival

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

Vivienne, since you two are engaged, I haven’t prepared a gift for you. Allow me to offer this painting as a

invite Vivienne to share her thoughts

family, commenting on a piece

attitude a bit roguish, “This is plagiarized How could you possibly have the nerve to