Chapter 272
Ashley looked up to see Percival, dressed in a black suit, standing beside a table laden with pastries.
He was seemingly looking for something.
His tall stature, combined with his broad shoulders and narrow waist, was accentuated by the casual
way he had his hand in his pocket. The half of his handsome face that was visible to her was
uncharacteristically soft and had a hint of a smile. She wondered what he might be thinking.
Despite his unusually gentle demeanor right now, Ashley didn’t dare approach him
She remembered how Percival had humiliated Calista earlier. She also saw how Calista, upon entering
the banquet hall, would occasionally glance Percival’s way without daning to strike up a conversation.
This man was cold to all women except Vivienne. She was certain that the reason he had a soft smile
on his face right now was because he was thinking about Vivienne
She was right. Percival was indeed thinking about Vivienne
He was surveying the pastries on the table and found a piece of strawberry cake in the middle. Just as
he was about to reach for it, another slender hand reached out and grabbed the plate. With one hand
on each side of the plate, they both paused.
Percival looked up to find Aaron Miller, the handsome son of the Miller family’s patriarch, Mark. Under
normal circumstances, he wouldn’t pay much attention to such a newcomer to the Rivenwood social
circle
However, he had heard his cousin, Kenneth, talk about Aaron many times, and that had led him to
remember the young man.
There was no way he could forget Kenneth and Aaron were both renowned E–sports players. They
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtwere both known as prodigal sons of the gaming world After Aaron turned pro at the age of fifteen, his
team, under the guidance of a mysterious coach, won seven championships in a row, with Aaron
himself being named the Most Valuable Player in each tournament.
In contrast, Kenneth, who also turned pro the same year, spent a year warming the bench before he
became a starting player. Although his team eventually won two championships and he was named
MVP twice, the compansons between him and Aaron never ceased, especially since Aaron’s team had
a better record despite a string of defeats this season
People often said that Aaron was too loyal. He refused to transfer teams and was being held back by
older players whose gaming skills were on the decline. If he were to join a better team, he could surely
win another championship.
This was why Kenneth held a grudge against Aaron and would occasionally complain to Percival about
him.
“It’s for my fiancee. She likes it Percival calmly told Aaron, not letting go of the plate.
He was getting slightly impatient with waiting in the banquet hall. He realized he hadn’t seen his
precious Vivienne for over eighteen hours. Even though they had video chatted at noon, it wasn’t the
same as seeing her in person
So, he was trying to distract himself, and remembering that his darling liked strawberry cake, he
decided to find one for her
Aaron, hearing this, graciously let go of the plate and put his hands in his pockets
Percival nodded slightly and left with the last piece of strawberry cake.
As he passed Ashley and her group, he heard them discussing Aaron.
“That’s the illegitimate son the Millers just acknowledged, night? He’s quite good–looking, but why
doesn’t he know how to dress properly? He’s wearing a T–shirt and jeans to a formal event Eddy Miller
should really teach him some manners.”
That sounded familiar
Percival turned to look, and sure enough, Aaron was wearing a casual T–shirt and jeans. His hands
were in his pockets, and he was trailing lazily behind Mark
The pose and the attitude were all too familiar.
“I remember you not liking sweets when you were a kid. When did you start liking strawberry cake?”
Mark asked the boy trailing behind him.
“It’s a friend I haven’t seen in a while who likes it Aaron replied with a smile. If she likes it, then I like it
too.”
Mark frowned slightly, not knowing what to do with his illegitimate son. He had brought Aaron to this
event to introduce him to the circle of prominent families, but the boy didn’t leave him any dignity
Upon seeing Percival arrive with the strawberry cake, Isolde chuckled. “I bet this cake is for Vivienne.”
Fiona swept her gaze over isofde as a smirk played on her lips
After tonights banquet they, the third branch of the Ellington family, will probably change its tune. They
might not want Vivienne as their daughter–in–law anymore, which would be a good thing for her Having
someone who could cure the effects of the boar poison was a nuisance
“How long are we supposed to wait for Vivienne to appear? Paul sneered He was growing more
impatient by the second. “Even my grandfather isn’t this pompous on his birthday”
Percivals gaze hardened, and he cast a chilling glance at Paul ‘Seems like I shouldn’t have helped you
get your jaw back in place so quickly after the last time we
met ”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmPaul cringed, and his mouth quickly snapped shut, but his eyes glittered with malicious intent
“Scott, I think most of the guests have arrived, don’t you think?” Mila had been hanging around Scott
since they entered the banquet hall, playing the part of the hostess and helping him greet guests
Scott tried repeatedly to create distance between them, but she kept clinging on. Not wanting to make
a scene, he let her be, but his brow furrowed deeply every time she spoke up
Nevertheless, he glanced at Baron and Judith
Baron nodded. “Yes, the guests have mostly arrived”
Scott signaled to the staff, and the music in the banquet hall immediately softened. Someone went to
the lounge to notify Vivienne
was time for her grand
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