The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 715

Vivienne took several deep breaths before delivering a resounding slap to the back of Brian’s head. “Go run laps around the entire institute! And guess what? You’ve just earned yourself the honor of cleaning duty for the next two months!”

She then turned her attention to Brody who looked as if he’d seen a ghost.

With a swift motion, he sprung to his feet and dashed out, his complexion ashen as he passed his colleagues who could easily spot his pallor.

Brian clambered up from the floor. “What a coward. I mean, Vivienne’s stunning. What’s there to be afraid of?”

His voice wasn’t loud, but in the eerie silence of the institute, even an ant’s footsteps would have echoed.

Everyone, including Leopold, froze for a second, glancing at Vivienne’s reaction.

Leopold gulped before venturing, “Is it possible that, uh, they’re actually afraid of you?”

Meanwhile, Percival had approached Vivienne’s side. “Come on, don’t waste your breath here. Let’s get out of here.”

…

On the approach to the grand Ellington Mansion.

“Are you sure this is where Vivienne lives?”

Victoria sat in the car, surveying the distant property.

The scale and setting were on par with the top noble houses, and she’d heard Vivienne was the granddaughter-in-law of the owner of the mansion.

No wonder she’d been so bold the other day.

The bodyguard pointed toward the distant Ellington estate. “That’s Ms. Hawthorn’s in-laws’ place. The road there leads to the bridal suite of Ms. Hawthorn and her husband. This route is a must-pass for them.”

felt bitter or something else, had initially wanted to step out for a stroll, but her good mood

just as Victoria’s patience was wearing thin for the

waned until she lazily

confirmed it was indeed

the car door. “Miss, it’s Mr. Ellington and Ms.

snapped to attention. As she stepped

Through the windshield, Vivienne recognized

regarded the familiar face and asked, “You know

nodded. “She’s the Abernathy

car. “Ms. Hawthorn, I need a word with you,

something to say, say it here.

sake, you’re set to be the lady of the Ellington family. Didn’t Richard

the window frame. “And how is that

my concern

other matters to attend

thought, nearly getting lost

Walter a grateful glance. If it weren’t

to speak again, when she heard Percival’s icy voice, “Ms. Abernathy,

Victoria turned to

her curiously. “Why should

can’t touch you just because you’re clinging to the Ellingtons. You’re nothing more than the

a look of disdain, she warned, “You’d better hand over Kaitlyn quickly! She’s nothing but

Ellington family’s ability to protect someone?” Looking at Victoria’s face which bore

for his aunt and, at the same time, a growing animosity toward the

Victoria met his

I’m trying to be helpful here. That woman will bring bad luck to any household

Wolf, drive.” A mysterious glint passed through Vivienne’s eyes. She held Victoria’s gaze as she slowly rolled up the window. “Be careful—wear a mask too long, and you might forget

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