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?”

Chapter 348

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.”

I’ll have one of our staff artists take care of it. Consider it a token of my appreciation for

Jeffrey, couldn’t save his dignity. But all he

crowd until he spotted Percival and Vivienne

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 you all know him.”

crowd turned to look at Percival and gasped in

wheelchair–bound? How is he

of Percival’s recovery was only known to a few close families in Rivenwood. To the public,

walk in too.

doctors in their

their corner definitely solidifies the Ellingtons‘ status in Rivenwood.”

Jeffrey gestured 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

Vivienne didn’t let them do it. She

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

large netizen 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

expressions

that Vivienne Brooks, the lady

Vivienne had drawn the

people admired their fairy–tale love story. And when they

Their stories were so hyped

Percival and Vivienne together at the engagement party So, the Ellingtons and the Brooks

marriage.”

two families joining forces, it’s a power

so simply, yet she stands out like a painting come

praises, Jeffrey’s face hardened. He wasn’t here

Paul in the police station, there was no one to steal his

I haven’t prepared a gift for you. Allow me to offer this painting

gestured at the painting “I’d like to invite Vivienne

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

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