The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 412

Vivienne did not reply immediately. Instead, she simply gazed at Astrid, waiting for her to continue.

Feeling a bit anxious, Astrid elaborated, “Don’t get me wrong, Vivienne. I’m not saying that Percival isn’t treating you well. I’m just thinking, with the Ellington family being such a prestigious and influential family, it’s a complex world out there. If you had enough confidence and strength, you wouldn’t need to put up with any discomfort there.”

Vivienne nodded slightly, “You make a good point.”

Astrid let out a sigh of relief. “I’m glad you understand what I’m getting at. I hope I haven’t overstepped.”

“Not at all,” Vivienne replied, taking a sip of her drink, “I can contribute some innovative fragrance formulas at the company, which could quickly build a reputation for us.”

Astrid felt an awkward sense of being seen through and could only force a chuckle, taking a sip of her water to cover her nerves. “You’re right. It’s a win-win situation, isn’t it?”

Vivienne raised an eyebrow, a subtle gleam in her eyes.

After dinner, it was getting late. Alfred pulled the car up to the mall to pick up Astrid.

“Vivienne, let me drive you two back,” Alfred called out, rolling down his window.

“No need, we drove here,” Vivienne declined coolly.

“Alright then. Take care,” Alfred waved and drove off with Astrid.

Watching their car disappear into the distance, Vivienne’s eyes narrowed thoughtfully.

Percival draped his jacket over Vivienne’s shoulders, his fingertips lightly touching her cheek, “Getting impatient?”

She nodded. “More than I expected. It’s quite dull.”

He wrapped an arm around her waist and ushered her into the car, saying, “Then let’s take our time. As long as you’re happy.”

spread across Vivienne’s face.

Alfred pulled over to the side of

she agree?” He

company soon. She’s a natural at this, so coming up with a few perfume formulas will be a breeze. Now, it’s

her on our side is the best way to

looked at Alfred, her eyes curving into a smile. “You’re absolutely

anticipated, taking

the ground. It’s going to

do you think I can’t

overwork yourself. You’re young. You should be enjoying yourself, not trapped in an office

when I

the company, she also

she liked it, so she could finally get a good night’s

Astrid had said, Dorian and Cordelia were indeed

various reports,

waiting for

their load considerably, especially

enough to sustain the company, Dorian still wanted to

like a fresh rainfall, rich and enduring. I

It has a natural, earthy

could launch both, the startup costs for

and the ingredients used were

two are both great. Why not ask Vivienne which one

Astrid mention her and

one of the

win! We’ll launch this one.

to discuss production schedules with the factory. “Astrid, Vivienne, we’re off to the company.

he spoke, Dorian left some cash on the

shook her head at their

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