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.”

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

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

until he

I’d like to introduce two special guests,” a smirk tugged at his

turned to look at Percival and gasped in

be wheelchair–bound? How

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

him walk in too. He’s standing right there.”

in their network. They managed to cure a disabled man!”

such a powerful doctor in their corner definitely solidifies the Ellingtons‘ status

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

their family reunion party, the Ellington family was going to host another party to publicize Vivienne and Perovals engagement, but the party was pushed

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

secret among their close circle. Thus, many at

The people who came to the exhibition today were company board members, those people were older

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

that Vivienne Brooks, the lady of

for Vivienne had drawn the attention of everyone in

people admired their fairy–tale love

member’s life in the Brooks family was flipped through by the netizen group Their stories were so hyped up that everyone in the circle had to pay

saw Percival and Vivienne together at the engagement

marriage.”

joining forces, it’s a power couple in

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

here to listen to them fawn over

one to steal his thunder. It

a gift for

at the painting “I’d like to invite

turned to Vivienne. As the daughter of the Brooks family,

imposing aura pulling back, her hands shoved into her pockets, her attitude a bit roguish, “This is plagiarized How could you possibly have the nerve to ask me to critique