The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 69

Dorian was shocked. He didn't expect Vivienne to suddenly bring up her mother.

She had been back for a while but never mentioned her mom. He was worried that it might make her

sad, so he never brought it up either.

Dorian was silent for a moment and then said, "Your mom was an incredibly kind person. She was,

without a doubt, the most selfless person I ever met. She'd sacrifice her own interests to help others.

The person who loved you most in this world was your mom. I can't even compare to her."

When it came to Evelyn, Dorian chose to gloss over the details.

Probably because he was afraid of stirring up Vivienne's painful memories.

To his reply, Vivienne merely nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

However, Percival Ellington began to ponder.

Back in the day, Dorian was crazy about Evelyn. He was even willing to go against Beatrice, all

because of his love for her. Yet Dorian only mentioned her kindness and selflessness, not his

adoration.

"Absolutely, Evelyn was wonderful!" Speaking of Evelyn made Richard's eyes dim. But they quickly

returned to normal as he continued to express his admiration for Evelyn.

After hearing this, Percival looked at Richard, as if he had caught some vital information.

He suddenly remembered that his grandfather knew Evelyn.

His engagement to Vivienne was arranged by his grandfather and Evelyn.

Vivienne was surprised that Richard would say such a thing.

She didn't know how her mother knew Richard, and she'd never heard her mother mention him.

She originally thought their engagement was settled through some sort of deal, but now it seemed like

Richard and her mother were more than just acquaintances.

There must have been a deeper connection between the two of them.

But why was Percival investigating her mother and the potion?

There were some things she didn't dare delve into, because once she did, it would involve even more

people.

Vivienne gave Percival a deep look and then stood up. "I'm off to school."

Dorian was taken aback. "School?"

He had been busy getting to know the new company. He usually left the house early and came back

late, and he didn't know that Vivienne was actually teaching at Cloudcrest High School.

"What's the matter with you? Your daughter has been a teacher for two days, and you still didn't know?"

Cordelia, who had finished washing dishes, glared at Dorian, saying, "Vivienne is now a teacher at

Cloudcrest High School. In just one morning, her students have become particularly obedient."

When Vivienne first said she was going to be a teacher, she and Dorian thought she was joking. But

yesterday afternoon, when Ms. Redwood came to see Vivienne, they had a chat, and then she found

out Vivienne was really teaching.

"Most importantly, Vivienne earns ten thousand dollars a month, which is much more than your salary."

"Really?" Dorian excitedly stood up and began laughing. "Ha, I knew it. My daughter is the best. Who

said my daughter is a country bumpkin who knows nothing? My mom always compares Arabella to

Vivienne. Now, my daughter is going to be the teacher to her proudest granddaughter."

"Mr. Hawthorn, I'm the teacher of another class, not Arabella's."

"It's the same thing. She still has to call you teacher." Dorian was grinning from ear to ear. "Oh, I can

finally brag for once. Arabella is always cold to me and constantly looks down on Vivienne. She always

mocks my own daughter for not being as good as her. I want to see her brag in front of me now."

Vivienne was confused. After all, wasn’t Arabella his adopted daughter? Was this appropriate?

Cordelia gave Dorian a light tap while apologizing to everyone. "Dorian is too excited. Please don't

mind him."

Dorian came to his senses and chuckled awkwardly. "Sorry, sorry, I got too excited."

It was not that he didn't want his foster daughter because he found his biological one. In truth, Arabella

had annoyed him in recent years. Arabella did many bad things, which made him very angry, especially

after Vivienne came back.

He was over the moon to see his own daughter get the upper hand in front of her.

Richard and Percival didn't say anything but realized that Dorian was being genuine.

When they entered the villa, Percival asked Eartha to take Isolde to play.

He stopped Richard. "Grandpa!"

"What is it?" Richard was in a good mood today. His mouth was curving up into a smile when he spoke

to Percival.

"Do you know Vivienne's mom?" Percival's eyes were fixed on Richard's face.

"Of course I know her. Otherwise, how could I arrange your engagement?" Richard said cheerfully.

"How did you meet?"

"This is a long story, let me tell you." Richard's smile suddenly vanished as he looked up and saw the

smug look in Percival's eyes, so he quickly changed the topic. "Oh dear, I can't remember clearly.

There are so many things I can't remember. I might have dementia; I should get Bruce to check me."

"Bruce just gave you a full-body checkup the day before yesterday. You don't have dementia."

"Really?" Richard continued to act. "Then his medical skills are not good. I'll have Vivienne check me in

a few days."

After saying that, he was about to go upstairs but was stopped by Percival.

"Grandpa! Playing dumb won't work. This is important; you have to tell me clearly.”

“Oi, you little rascal, how dare you bully your grandpa?!" Richard sprawled himself on the ground and

began wailing and causing a scene. "Wife, look at your grandson. He's picking on me when I'm all

alone with no one to back me up. Wife, why did you leave me? Ever since you left, these ungrateful

descendants of mine have been taking me for granted. How pitiful am I? Look at me being bullied by

my own grandson in my old age."

Percival was dumbfounded.

He was doing it again!

This old man always played dirty. When will it ever end?

"When did I ever bully you?" Percival rubbed his temples, feeling utterly defeated.

"I'm already beaten down to the ground; isn't that enough for you? Are you a man or not? Can't you

own up to your actions?" Richard continued his antics.

Percival sighed. "Stop it; this isn't a joke. It's a matter of life and death for many people."

"Why are you so stubborn? I told you I forgot, yet you keep pressing me. What can I possibly say?"

Richard was really annoyed.

Percival clenched his teeth. "If you don't speak up, I'll bring the police to talk to you."

"I'd rather die. This is too much; you actually want to send your own grandpa to the police station just

because I have dementia. Wife, look at your good grandson." Richard said as he attempted to run into

a wall.

Percival was shocked.

"Stop!" Percival roared. "Grandpa, do you want to protect Evelyn so much that you would hurt

Vivienne? Have you ever considered that some things Evelyn is involved in might pose a danger to

Vivienne?"

Richard stopped immediately.

He was silent for a moment and then said seriously, "It's not that I don't want to tell you. It's just that I

don't know much. She once saved our whole family; all I know is that she's very capable, but the rest I

don't know. She wouldn't let me know. Percival, we owe her, so we must protect Vivienne no matter

what."

Percival looked at Richard for a long time. He was certain that he wasn't lying this time.

Who exactly was Evelyn?

If she once saved the Ellington family, why didn't he remember her?