The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 204

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Donald glanced at Jerry and Eric, and ran a hand through his hair with a hint of vanity

“By the way, Vivienne,” he said while grinning at her, “I recently pimped up a new car I think you’re

gonna love it. I was actually thinking of letting you take it for a spin”

“Oh?” At the mention of the car. Vivienne’s interest was piqued

Donald was known for his top–notch car modifications, and she’d driven some of his custom builds

before

“Where’s the car? She asked, arching an eyebrow at him

“It’s on its way” Donald replied while shooting a smug glance at Percival, who was sipping his tea with

a faint smile hidden behind his cup

Just then, Donald’s phone rang. His assistant sounded terrified “Sir your car, the TLJ691, was hit it’s

totaled ”

“What?” Donald’s eyes widened in shock Who the hell hit my car

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His assistant stuttered It was it was Mr. Ellington’s men They drove a steamroller right into it ”

Donald shot Percival an enraged look Percival, did you destroy the gift i was going to give Vivienne?

“You’ve ruined so many of my properties Percival took another sip of his tea. his voice calm and

composed. Is it so terrible that destroyed your

He turned to Vivienne with a tender expression on his face Vivienne, I can get you any car you want My

car modification skills are quite good, too Would you like to give it a try?”

This caught Vivienne so off guard that she nearly choked on her tea

Jerry and the others glared at Percival, but none of them dared to challenge him.

At that moment, Daniel cleared his throat “Vivienne. I’ve also got a gift for you.”

He pulled out a large box intending to show her the top–notch ruby he’d picked out, but something felt

off The box seemed to be moving?

Perplexed, he opened the box only to find a sleepy kitten inside, which meowed softly at him

“Aaaah! It’s a cat” Daniel shrieked like a schoolgirl and flung the box away He jumped up, almost

landing in Jerry’s arms.

Vivienne caught the kitten mid–air It was a British Shorthair that was silver in color. She thought it was

quite adorable

But Daniel looked like he’d seen a ghost it was quite amusing, considering he was a big, burly man.

As a kid. Daniel had been pranked and locked in a room full of stray cats for three days and nights,

which left him traumatized. He’d never been able to get over his fear of cats

Vivienne petted the kitten and glanced at Percival, who was leisurely sipping his tea

Leopold who had been shying away in the corner, was suddenly under the scrutiny of Jerry and the

others.

How did he know what gifts we were going to give?” Jerry asked as his gaze fixed on Leopold

All eyes turned to Leopold

Leopold raised his head nervously, flashing an awkward smile at them.

The next moment, he was being dragged out to the yard by them

They couldn’t fight in the living room it would scare Vivienne’s parents

“Percival help me Leopold cried out to Percial in panic

Percival merely sipped his tea not even sparing him a glance

Just then Wiennes parents, Dorian and Cordelia, who were sitting on the couch, turned to her, looking

confused Shouldn’t we stop the

Vivienne and Percival both enjoying their tea shrugged off their concerns

After finishing his third cup of tea Percival picked up his phone and dialed Eden Perez, the CEO of the

Perez Group

Mr Peler

Eden sounded nervous Mr Ellington how may I assist you?

Thave a complaint Percival said with a soft laugh

complaint “Eden asked sounding confused Who dared to offend you?

propose we du about thes

“Your eldest son Percival implied. He and his men destroyed all my properties Ei mwood What do

What?” Edens voice rose several protes. Those inte peats really had bali tu mess with you? 18 ske

them als

Percival hung up finally feeling satisfied

Just as the group of eight, who had just returned “Dad Jerry answered

| Leopold’s “punishment,” were relaxing

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Just as he asked a furious roar cathe through from the other end

“You little brat Do you have a death wish? What gave you the audacity to tear down someone vises

toubach Get your ass back here arent on a plane back within half an hour, dum blam

for sending

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Jerry froze, and the other seven men apparently suffered the same fate. They were all left stunned by

the incessant yelling from their parents.

He glanced at Percival, who was smirking, and instantly understood what had happened. “Percival, do

you have no shame?! At your age, you’re resorting to tattling like a child?”

Percival, with a smug expression, wrapped an arm around Vivienne’s waist “I’m just following my

fiancée’s advice.”

“Vivienne, are you just going to let him bully us like this?” Daniel complained, still standing a safe

distance away, in fear of the cat in Vivienne’s arms.

Vivienne raised an eyebrow. She was actually thoroughly enjoying the spectacle. She didn’t want to get

involved and shrugged. “You guys bully my fiancé. and you expect me to help you? Eight of you lost to

him alone Aren’t you embarrassed?”

Daniel was speechless

At that moment, their phones started ringing like crazy again. They saw that it was their parents‘

numbers. They all knew a throbbing headache was coming, making them all reluctant to answer. They

dashed upstairs to pack their bags, then rushed back down, ready to leave.

“Don’t forget to take the hazardous waste in the yard with you.” Percival called after them.

The eight guys froze and glanced disdainfully at Leopold, who was barely conscious on the ground. But

they still picked him up and left.

With the nine of them gone, the living room became eerily quiet

Percival took a deep breath. With those nine troublemakers gone, even the air seemed fresher

He turned to Thomas and gave him an order “Clean up the room next to Vivienne’s and disinfect it

thoroughly.”

Thomas immediately complied, and without Percival having to say anything, he moved all of Percival’s

luggage into the cleaned room after tidying up the room in which Dawson used to stay.

After Percival moved into the room next to Vivienne’s as he wished, he gave Thomas another order.

“Remember to send the bills for renovating my houses to Leopold”

Thomas silently mourned for Leopold. Broken bones and a hefty bill, and it wasn’t a small sum either.

Leopold’s allowance for the year might just cover it.