The Million-Dollar Heart (Percival and Vivienne) novel 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."