Chapter 322
Vivienne shot Dorian a frosty glance without uttering a word.
However, Richard was not one to keep his thoughts to himself. “Dorian, if you were so concerned, you
should’ve set Paul straight from the get–go. You didn’t utter a single word before What’s holding you
back?”
Dorian was left speechless by that blunt comment. With the situation taking a sour turn, Cordelia
quickly intervened. “We’re outsiders after all. It’s not our place to meddle in the Ellingtons‘ family affairs.
We thought that with Percival and Richard on her side, Vivienne surely wouldn’t be bullied*
“Really?” Richard responded in a suggestive tone. I’m tired. I’m off to get some rest. You all can stay a
bit longer
Quick to reject the invitation. Donian said, “No need Thank you for your hospitality, Richard We don’t
want to overstay our welcome”
Having said that, he naturally wouldn’t insist on staying
Percival slung his arm around Vivienne’s shoulder. “‘Tll walk you out ”
Vivienne glanced at him and smiled “Sure”
Percival was silent throughout the incident, but Vivienne could sense his anger She knew he was
holding back out of respect for Richard That was the only reason he was refraining from taking action
against Paul
But in the end, he couldn’t resist
That kick certainly did a number on Paul
Percival and Vivienne led the way, when Donan and Cordelia awkwardly followed behind them, their
expressions subtly changing
As the dinner progressed, they exposed their true colors.
Vivienne was deliberately testing them, and everyone else was there to watch the drama unfold
“What do we do now? Cordelia lowered her voice as she shot Dorian a meaningful glance
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDonan didn’t utter a word His gaze was fixed on Vivienne, who was just a few feet away.
If he didn’t act soon, he feared.
They had reached the courtyard of the Ellington Estate Percival was about to fetch the car to drive
Vivienne and the others home when a figure suddenly emerged from the
bushes and lunged at Vivienne
Percival saw a flash of silver in the stranger’s hands as he strode forward. His brow instantly furrowed
“Vivienne Look out”
The voice wasn’t Percival’s but Dorian’s, who was trailing behind them As Percival shielded Vivienne,
Dorian lunged forward, tackling the intruder.
The stranger swung his knife and slashed Dorian’s arm
Blood spurted out, soaking his shirt
“Oh my God“”
The sight sent the nearby maid into a panic Cordelia’s legs turned to jelly, making her unable to move
forward. “Donan!”
After Percival gave the signal, the Ellington bodyguards hidden in the shadows emerged and swiftly
subdued the stranger
Within two minutes, the situation was under control
Percival glanced at Vivienne who looked calm and composed. He then approached the stranger, his
voice steady as he asked, “Who sent you?”
The stranger clamped his mouth shut, refusing to speak
Percival chuckled coldly “So you don’t want to talk? I have a hundred ways to make you squeal.”
With a slight flick of his finger the guards got the message. They bound the man, ready to take him
away
“I want answers “Percival’s gaze was like an invisible blade that sliced the mans skin “Go easy on him”
Death was too easy. He would make that man wish he was never born
Sometimes the greatest punishment was unbearable suffering
Whoever dared to harm Vivienne should be prepared for the consequences He wouldn’t let anyone off
who had malicious intentions towards Vivienne.
“Right away, sir”
The guards respectfully acknowledged Percival orders, then look the stranger away
“Donan Donan Cordelia was frantically crouching beside Donan She was on the verge of tears. “You’re
bleeding so much”
Despite his paleness from blood loss, Dorian reassured her “Tm okay A little injury won’t kill me As long
as Visienne is salu, everything sa a
He turned to Vivienne with a bit of guill etched on his faqe. Tm sorry Vivienne i couldn’t stand up for
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Vivienne listened to his confession with an impassive face. She only kelt annoyed
Dorian though lacking ambition, was a decent man. Whenever the Hawthorn or Ellington fartuly tried to
bully her, he would stand up for her without hesitation.
Even when it meant leaving the Hawthorn family and lusing his job. Donan never complained How
could such a man ulter such self-deprecating mor
She looked at Dorians wound which, although bipody, waunt life threatening
She ripped a piece of cloth from her dress and bandaged his wound to stop the bleeding.
“You’re hurt Save your strength”
“Vivianne “Doran hadn’t expected such a cold response from Vivienne He had naked his ife to protect
hat, yet she wasn’t moved
“Vivienne, your father really cares about you” Cordelia added as her eyes welled up with tears. We
came to Riverwood because of you. He wanted to start a perfe business to secure your future in case
the Ellingtons ever mistreated you”
She talked like the and Donian were saints. it was as if everything they did was for Vivien sake, and
Vivienne vesi ungrateful for
Percival cut them off with an icy stare “Cordelia, do you think I can’t protect Vivienne?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCordelia blinked That’s not what we meant…”
She awkwardly brushed a few strands of hair behind her ear “We are also Vivienne’s family. We’re just
worried about her
Dorian deliberately coughed a few times, pretending to be frail “Percival. I’m all heart but no strength.
From now on, Vivienne is in your hands. Please take good care of her cough cough
Vivienne watched them perform their little drama in front of her as the comer of her mouth twitched
almost imperceptibly
It was just a minor cut it barely grazed the skin, it wasn’t even touching bone of sinew
Yet Donan was acting as if he had contracted a terminal illness. He made it seem like he was barely
able to speak
Percival saw through his act immediately Take Mr Hawthorn to the hospital. He instructed one of the
servants
With that, he opened the passenger door intending to personally escort her home
“Vivienne
Cordelia’s tone now sounded a bit resentful “Your fathers been injured Aren’t you coming with us to the
hospital?”
“I have other things to do Vivienne replied indifferently before turning to leave with Percival
The car rolled out the gates of the Ellington Estate
Vivienne rested her chin on her hand as she looked out the window with a pensive gaze. “It seems they
can’t wait any longer
“Hmm” Percival’s deep eyes narrowed. Tve received word that the human experiments conducted by
GTO have reached a critical stage. They urgently need the potion
Vienne scoffed “No wonder
“First, we need to find Mr Hawthorn and Cordelia, I’ve got people on it, so we should hear something
soon
“Hmm” Vivienne nodded
She should be getting news on her end as well