Chapter 108
In the living room.
Percival was chilling on the sofa, waiting for her, while Doreen and Bertha kept himpany.
After seeing Vivienne descend the stairs, he stood up to greet her. “All done?”
“Yep.” Vivienne nodded as she made her way down the stairs. She turned to Doreen and Bertha.
“Starting tomorrow, I won’t be treating Faye anymore. I’ve already told her about the medicine.”
Doreen immediately showed her gratitude and saw Vivienne and Percival out, finally dropping a
bombshell. “The Hawthorn family just dered bankruptcy.”
Vivienne was already in the loop; the news broke out at noon today. It was aplete smear on the
Hawthorn family’s reputation.
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The tide of public opinion turned. Theizens who previously helped Arabe attack her and Percival
had now started to attack Arabe, and Beatrice. The effect was significant.
Major banks and raw material suppliers who coborated with the Hawthorn family and distributors who
had already paid the deposit for the perfume, fearing they wouldn’t get their money, all flocked to the
hospital and pressed the Hawthorn family for repayment.
This time, Beatrice couldn’t hold on. She passed out for real.
The Hawthorn family eventually dered bankruptcy.
Vivienne wasn’t surprised. This was the ending Vivienne had nned for them.
This time, only two families took action against the Hawthorn family. If every family pitched in, the
Hawthorn family would probably be destroyed without a trace.
She took Dorian and Iris’ feelings into consideration, so she didn’t go all in.
Doreen told Vivienne. “This incident was mainly because I wasn’t careful enough and got tricked by
Arabe. I also dragged you in. Don’t worry, the Baker family will definitely hold her legally responsible.”
The Baker family essentially caused this incident, but, in the end, it was Vivienne who cleaned up the
mess, so Doreen felt quite ashamed.
Without saying much, Vivienne just politely said her goodbyes and left with Percival.
Today, Thomas didn’te. Percival drove.
On the way, Richard called.
As soon as the call connected, Richard began to cuss. “I’m returning to Rivenwood in a few days, and
you’re not even around to keep mepany. Where the hell are you?”
Percival was a bit helpless. “I apanied Vivienne to the Bakers.”
“Vivienne''s with you?” Richard’s tone immediately softened. “Then spend more time with Vivienne. It’s
fine if you don’te home tonight. You’re young, after all. Being a little impulsive isn’t a bad thing.”
Vivienne slightly raised an eyebrow, teasingly looking at Percival.
Percival immediately pleaded innocence with his eyes. He definitely didn’t mean it that way.
“Vivienne.” Richard called for Vivienne.
“Richard, I’m here.”
“I’m returning to Rivenwood in a few days. I want to invite your whole family for dinner the day after
tomorrow. I haven’t seen you for days. I miss you.”
“Okay, I’ll let them know.” Vivienne replied.
Richard was satisfied. He didn’t say another word and hung up the call.
The difference in the way he treated them was too obvious.
“I’ll definitely be obedient in the future.” Percival pretended to sigh. “Because if we fight, Grandpa will
definitely side with you.”
“Mr. Ellington.” Vivienne turned her head to look at him with her clear and captivating eyes as her lips
slightly moved. “I remember telling you that we will eventually break off our engagement.”
Percival’s hand, which was on the steering wheel, paused for a moment, and his throat suddenly felt a
bit dry. “I know.”
He knew Vivienne had never thought of marrying him.
Vivienne’s identity, what she did, and even agreeing to get engaged with him were all for a purpose.
But he, who never had much interest in women, had special feelings for Vivienne, who was ten years
younger than him. He didn’t know when these feelings began, but they were always hidden deep in his
heart.
Perhaps it wasst night on the Ferris wheel, amid the endless fireworks, when she leaned towards
him, and he saw his own reflection in her eyes.
He was sure of one thing.
He liked Vivienne.
But when Vivienne reminded him time and time again that they would break off their engagement, his
heart would inexplicably ache.
He couldn’t fully understand her, but he knew the strength she showed now was just the tip of the
iceberg.
He never felt weak, but when facing Vivienne, he always felt like he wasn’t strong enough.
He hoped he could be stronger. Strong enough that Vivienne’s gaze could never leave him.
Just like how his gaze could never leave her now.
Percival turned his head as a faint glow reflected in his dark pupils. He softly said, “At least for now, you
haven’t left, which means I still have a chance to make you marry me.”
Vivienne was silent for a moment. She suddenly beamed with a captivating smile. “Mr. Ellington, bring it
on.”
Percival also smiled. “Okay.”
Cloud Eatery’s food was very famous in Havenwood. It was said that the owner had many unique
recipes that attracted a lot of foodies.
Richard’s farewell banquet was set there. Apart from him and Percival, Isolde and Cecilia also came,
as did a freeloader named Leopold Sterling, who insisted on joining.
On the way, even though Leopold had his own ride, he insisted on hitching a ride with Percival, yapping
away about the incident at the hospital. "Mr. Ellington, do you think Vivienne has violent tendencies?
She kicked Arabe so hard that day. I worry about your future married life."
Percival gave him a cold nce, not taking the bait, but instead asking, "I didn''t ask for your help with
the Hawthorn family issue, so why did you Sterling family also get involved?"
Leopold tried to dodge him. He looked left and right, not daring to meet Percival''s gaze. "I saw you
getting involved, and, as a good friend, of course I had to lend a hand."
The Sterling family got involved because they received an order from the Nine Mystics Society.
The order was issued by the leader of the Nine Mystics Society. He didn''t know why they suddenly
demanded the bankruptcy of the Hawthorn Group, but once the Nine Mystics Society issued an order,
they, the Sterling family, would carry it out without any hesitation.
Moreover, he had long been wanting to take down the Hawthorn family, which he disliked. Even if he
was asked to streak naked three times around Havenwood, he would do it.
However, the affairs of the Nine Mystics Society must not be divulged to outsiders. He couldn’t even tell
his close friend, Percival.
"Really?" Percival scrutinized Leopold for a moment. "Should I thank you for your deep affection for
me?"
Leopold immediately clutched his chest and dodged to the side, yelling, "My feelings for you are purely
fraternal; don''t get any other ideas! I''m into women only! If you push me, I''ll scream!"
Just then, the car arrived at Cloud Eatery and came to a stop.
Leopold''s back identally hit the car window button.
The window rolled down, and Vivienne’s family outside the car started giving them weird looks.
Percival promptly kicked Leopold. "Get lost!"