The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 415

Aaron had barely taken a few steps when he caught sight of Vivienne on Percival’s arm, accompanied by her family and Richard, heading in the opposite direction.

Frustration bubbled within him. “Weren’t we supposed to split them up from the get-go? What now?”

Equally taken aback by his grandfather’s intervention, Kenneth sighed. “The first step of the plan is a bust. What else?”

The two young men exchanged a look of mutual disdain before parting ways.

From a distance, Vivienne was surprised to see Aaron and Kenneth together.

“Are those two playing nice again?” She asked.

Percival found Aaron’s presence irritating, but he could not show it too openly, given that Aaron was a friend of Vivienne’s. Thus, he said calmly, “Who knows? Let them be.”

Vivienne did not press any further.

Richard followed the rehearsed plan to the letter, entering with Vivienne at his side, ensuring she was the center of attention.

Vivienne, albeit reluctantly, complied. After all, the birthday boy calls the shots.

While they waited, Fiona approached them.

“Grandpa, Vivienne,” she said, holding a box that contained her latest jewelry design. “Grandpa, after your speech, I hope Vivienne can wear this set to showcase it. What do you think?”

Richard’s displeasure was evident, though he remained silent.

He intended for Vivienne to be seen purely as part of his entourage, to underscore his status, not as a billboard for the company.

Fiona hastily added, “I just think the jewels would look stunning on Vivienne. That’s all.”

accompany me for the entrance. You

no choice but

identity as Master Charles, combining it with

glanced at the finished jewelry piece in Fiona’s hands. It was eye-catching at first, but she knew it lacked staying power and could quickly become an ornamental

her into the ballroom

emerged from the shadows, his mocking gaze on Fiona. “How did that go? Got shot down,

warned, “Don’t you dare mess

was supposed to be an excellent opportunity that

something. She was confident that any move she made

her focus was not on taking Percival down. Instead, she aimed

You spend your days fiddling with those trinkets; it’s messed with your brain. If you keep at this pace, Percival will take over the Ellington family sooner

Jeffrey had not taken him

Paul, which had left

was now released, he had lost

by the art exhibition debacle,

Ellington family had

It

to pit him against Paul, to

let that happen. If he did not act soon, the Ellington family

he could not miss. He had to drag Percival down. At the very least, he had to ensure Percival and Vivienne

momentarily flaring with malice before she turned away. “This is your last warning.

in disdain.

Fiona was out of

room, the master of ceremonies delivered the opening

Vivienne by his side, signaling the importance he placed on her,

Vivienne’s standing in Rivenwood’s

influential families knew she was Percival’s fiancée, Richard’s cherished

would now have to weigh their stature against the might of the Ellington

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