Chapter 347
Just as Vivienne had anticipated, Scott stepped out of the police station really quick
In no time, the police issued a statement clearing Scott of any criminal involvement in Karen’s deaths
Mila, too, was under scrutiny, yet no suspicious behavior was found.
Despite the police’s announcement, the netizen group wasn’t that easily swayed
Everyone posted that while Scott and Mila might not be murderers, their affair was undeniable Scott’s
betrayal of Karen was just as damning The scandal continued to sizzle online
Scott and Mila’s reputations plummeted
Meanwhile, Richard only found out about Calista being Scott’s daughter the next day over lunch
Being a man of certain age he rarely surfed the internet Besides, he had spent the previous day
outdoors with an old friend. The folks of the Ellington family, who wouldn’t want to bother Richard with
such matters, had chosen to keep it a secret
By the time Richard returned home, the news had exploded online. There was no way he could ignore
it now
Furious. Richard stormed off to the nursing home to give Baron a piece of his mind.
Baron was so stanied by Richard’s outburst that he nearly passed off
Fuming, Baron shot back at Scott at the Brooks Mansion, announcing that he would not attend
Calista’s reunion banquet. After venting his anger, he returned to the nursing home
Upon his return, his fury had not subsided. To make matters worse, he found his room had been
stripped bare!
Not even a bed was left in the room
Baron roared in anger, Richard You old fool, may lightning strike you down!”
Two days later.
The online slander against Scott and Mila had quietened down
Meanwhile. Scott had been making frequent trips to the hospital to visit Calista
Excluding Kala, Ronald, and Carl, the Brooks family’s enthusiasm for Vivienne had dwindled all of a
sudden. They would greet her out of courtesy but the conversations
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Vivienne, however, was totally unfazed by their attitude
She had found a tutor for Thaddeus, who was Charlotte Redwood!
Originally, she had planned to ask Mr. James to help find a tutor for Thaddeus. But with Mr. James
preoccupied with solving the mystery of Atticus lineage and fetching Ondine from the mountain region,
Vivienne had to make other arrangements.
Ondine William’s childhood sweetheart and Mr. James’s adopted daughter, had chosen to teach in the
mountain region after graduation. She had been there for twenty
years
The place she taught was thousands of miles away from Rivenwood Concerned for her safety, Mr
James had fetched her personally
On top of that Atticus had been overseas for an academic competition it was only recently that he
started making his way back
With Ondine and Atticus, mother and son, preparing to reunite with William, Mr James was also busy
preparing Vivienne decided to find a friendly, patient tutor to Thaddeus who had been traumatized for
several times by his experiences in Havenwood and Riverwood. His physic trauma was so intense that
he had backed away with
contact
Charlotte volunteered to become the tutor when she heard about this
Without hesitation Vivienne agreed
As this years college entrance test champion Charlotte was not only academically gifted but also
possessed a good character Vivienne felt at ease teaching Thaddeus
Just as Vivienne had settled Thaddeus Percival called
“Vivienne. I we arrived Percival’s voice was gentle and filled with an irresistible charm
Humming in acknowledgment. Vivienne rose from her seat and headed for the door
Percivals car was parked in front of the Brouks Mansion it
As she was about to fasten her seat belt Percival beat her to it
the same inconspicuous seden
As he leaned over a faint scent of tobacco emanated from him not unpleasant at all
Vivienne glanced at tum Has Fiona left?
Fiona had invited her to an art exhibition prenously Whele Vivienne had re
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The exhibition was originally scheduled for a few days back but was postponed to today due to
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“Yes” Percival started the car his voice heutral She left with Jeffrey
Vivienne paused, Jeffrey is going too?
“The exhibition is organized by Jeffrey Percival replied unperturbed
“He’s quite the artist” Vivienne quipped smiling
Percival chuckled, “Henry’s people have been causing some trouble recently
Vivienne raised an eyebrow at that. So Mr Wolf do you want me to help you fight off these
troublemakers?
Percival cleared his throat, “Ahem! Vivienne, someone from the Elington farmly a vti huẳng in the
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Vivienne’s lips curled up in understanding “Got it‘
did not say much after that
Soon, they arrived at the art museum.
Fiona and Jeffrey were already waiting at the entrance
Seeing them approach, Fiona greeted them with a warm smile, ‘Percival, Vivienne, here you are
Jeffrey merely glanced at Percival and Vivienne with an eyeful of impatience. He didn’t ever want to
greet them
“Yes. Let’s go in Percival responded He was apathetic and almost expressionless while leading
Vivienne into the exhibition hall
Looking at their retreating figures. Fiona’s eyes narrowed momentarily before she quickly regained her
composure and followed them inside. Jeffrey, of course, followed
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Inside the exhibition hall
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Fiona spotted a few familiar faces and went to greet them.
As the owner of the gallery, Jeffrey had to attend to some matters and stepped away momentarily
That left Percival and Vivienne alone
As they strolled deeper into the gallery, Vivienne glanced at the various artworks, then turned to
Percival, asking. “Did he create all of these?”
Had she been out of touch for so long? She recognized several paintings on the wall from somewhere.
But the artists names didn’t seem to read Jeffrey!
“Some are by artists he’s signed, a few are his own creations, Percival replied as he motioned towards
a display case nearby, “let’s just say those ones.
Following his direction, Vivienne looked over and took in the eclectic collection. She was speechless as
her brows juddered a little. “Definitely his style!
Percival’s lips curled up slightly. Indeed”
Vivienne continued on, not particularly interested in these less–than–masterful pieces.
Whispers suddenly filled the gallery. This painting is a real gem, probably the best one here.”
“Why hasn’t the artist’s name been mentioned? I’d like to request another piece from them.”
“Can you really request a specific artist? I want to do the same!”
Vivienne looked in the direction of the voices
A crowd was gathered around a particular artwork, lavishing it with praise.
Intrigued Vivienne wondered what sort of painting had captured their attention.
While many pieces in the gallery could dupe the untrained eye, those same folks wouldn’t be arguing
over who’d get to commission the artist.
With that thought, she stepped towards the commotion.
Percival followed Vivienne’s pace
When Vivienne reached the painting, she halted; her gaze intensified as a hint of hostility emanated
from her.
Percival noticed her reaction and raised his eyes. His pupils shrunk.
Indeed, the painting was remarkable
It depicted a figure’s silhouette from the back. Despite its simplicity, it conveyed a sense of profound
solitude
Both color scheme and composition were superior to most works in the gallery.
However, the person in the painting was Karen!