Chapter 237
Percival’s countenance cooled. He stepped forward to stand protectively beside Vivienne, his gaze
hardening as he turned to Paula His presence radiated an icy threat.
“Scott” Percival’s voice cut through the tension. It seems the Brooks family isnt too thrilled about
Vivienne’s return.”
Paula was well aware of who Percival was, but his engagement to Vivienne was a secret kept within
the confines of Havenwood, and so their relationship was not well known in Rivenwood
“Percival, since when do the Ellingtons meddle in our family matters? Have you taken a shine to this
little minx?” Paula’s eyes switched between Vivienne and Percival as a cold smirk appeared on her
lips. Look at you, barely out of pigtails and already leading men on Quite the precocious one, aren’t
you?”
“Paula‘ Judith’s stern rebuke echoed Watch your tongue! Mr. Ellington is Vivienne’s betrothed!”
Paula’s expression wavered Bitterness began lacing her words as she shot a glance at Scott. Your
daughter sure is lucky. She reeled in such a catch”
That’s enough!” Scott’s patience had worn thin if you have a problem with me, then take it up with me.
Leave Vivienne out of it!”
“Oh, haven’t you heard of the phrase, the sins of the father fall upon the child?” Paula retorted. “Your
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtdaughter returns to a life of comfort and an engaged man, while my own has been missing for fourteen
years! Why does your daughter get it all?”
Scott was at a loss for words For years, his sister, Paula, had used this argument to chastise him.
He felt guilt and resentment, but Vivienne should not be the one to bear the brunt of it.
“Leading men on?” Vivienne laughed as her hands casually slipped into her pockets. I heard you were
barely nineteen when you drugged your husband–to–be, got pregnant, and marched over to the Miller
family to demand a wedding, breaking up his engagement in the process, I must say, I can’t hold a
candle to you”
The room fell into an awkward silence. Paula’s manipulation of her husband, Mark Miller, was no
secret. Many remembered her tantrums in the Miller
household and her relentless harassment of Mark’s ex–fiancee.
This was the first time the truth about Paula drugging Mark was spoken out loud, even if it had been
suspected all along
Paula’s face flushed with embarrassment. She hadn’t expected Vivienne to be aware of her past
indiscretions.
“How dare you speak to your aunt like this?” A young man appeared at the top of the stairs, rushing to
his mother’s side with his hand raised to slap
Vivienne
Percival’s eyes darkened at the audacity Would he dare lay a hand on his fiancée?
Before he could react, Vivienne had already caught the man’s wrist in mid–air, twisting it viciously.
“Ah! The young man screamed in pain.
“Let go of my son! Paula shrieked and lunged at Vivienne
Vivienne side–stepped Paula, not letting go of the man’s wrist but instead increasing the pressure.
After causing him to collapse in pain, she addressed Paula “What was it you said? The sins of the
father fall upon the child? By that logic, shouldn’t your son bear the consequences for your actions”
She held the man’s arm at an unnatural angle, his excruciating pain was evident. “However, I’m not
known for my gentle touch She stated nonchalantly f he ends up injured, please don’t hold it against
me. After all, you started it, and don’t forget, the sins of the mother fall upon the child”
Percival watched her handle the situation with a smirk. This was his Vivienne. She would never let
anyone walk over her. She seemed to be enjoying stirring up trouble in the Brooks house
“Harlot” Paula spat as she attempted to charge at Vivienne again, but one look from Vivienne froze her
in her tracks. The threat in Vivienne’s eyes was clear Touch her, and her hand would be broken.
“Mom” Paula glared at Judith with a resentful expression “You’re just going to let her do this?”
Wasnt it Eddy who started it? Judith retorted coldly “You were the one who insulted Vivienne first, but
he attacked his own cousin without any reason its only fair that he gets a taste of his own medicine
Viviennes sudden retaliation came as a shock to everyone.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAshley was particularly surprised Paula, her aunt, always had a superior attitude towards her it was
annoying, but she–nëver dared rebuke her in person
But Vivienne not only confronted Paula directly but also attacked Paulas beloved son, Eddy
However since it was Eddy who initiated the fight, nobody intervened even though Viviennes retaliation
was fierce
“Mom” Paula cried out in desperation but Judith remained indifferent
Then she glated at Scott Scuff you’ve hurt my daughter Are you going to let your daughter hurt my son
too?
Scott glanced at Vivienne. “Vivienne is right. I never raised her for a single day, yet you ward to blame
her for my mastakes. It’s only lại that she blærnes your offenses on Eddy
His gaze was cold, radiating the authority a head of the family should have. He continued. To my
daughter someone who can be bullied? NO! Not even by Eddy, and certainly not by you”
Vivienne seemed unbothered by the various expressions on the faces of the Brooka family. She just
kept tightening her grip, watching an Eddy a face turned pale from pain. Only then did she lean slightly
towards hum, speaking in slow and menacing tone “Remember this i only acknowledge her an my aunt
if I say so if I dont she is nothing”
With that she finally let go of Eddy’s wrist and put her hand back in her pocket.
“Brother, I heard Vivienne is back? At that moment. Scott’s brother. Tunothy’s laughter echoed from the
entrance