Chapter 407
Aaron eyed Keh with a frosty gaze.
"Spit it out. I don''t have all day for your ther," he said, not in the mood for Keh''s usual nonsense.
Keh fell silent momentarily, then muttered, "Word on the street is you yed the hero for Vivienne.
Right now, my brother Percival is probably ying doctor with her in the hospital room; might as well be
swapping spit already."
Aaron bolted upright, nearly tearing his stitches. "What did you say? Vivienne is so young. Has Percival
no shame?"
"Oh, don''t pin it on my brother. It''s Vivienne who''s been throwing herself at him!" Keh''s face
darkened instantly.
"Bullshit!" Aaron snapped back.
"I don''t spout crap like you do!" Keh retorted coldly.
Aaron took a breath, trying to keep his cool. "What exactly do you want to tell me?"
Keh nced back at the closed door of the ward, then leaned in closer to Aaron as if sharing a
secret.
Aaron pushed him away, disgusted. "We''re alone in here. Just get to the point."
"What if we team up to keep Vivienne away from my brother? What do you say?" Keh was not
skulking around anymore; he had had this idea for quite some time.
Aaron''s actions had proved his deep feelings for Vivienne, making him the perfect ally in Keh''s plot
to break her away from Percival.
Aaron eyed Keh skeptically. "Team up? How?"
They whispered back and forth until Mark strolled in with a doctor.
Keh''s presence surprised Mark as much as Bet and the others earlier.
"Keh, here to see Aaron, are you? Thanks for caring," Mark said, the picture of warmth.
With Mark''s return, it was Keh''s cue to leave without making it awkward.
He pped Aaron on the shoulder, "No need for formalities, we''re all brothers here!"
Aaron shoved him off, eager for him to leave. "Get out of here."
Keh pulled back his hand, shooting Aaron meaningful nces, his eyes saying, “Don''t forget our
n!”
Aaron exhaled heavily, suddenly wondering if teaming up with Keh was too hasty.
"I''m off then," Keh said, exiting Aaron''s ward.
After he left, the doctor gave Aaron a thorough check before Mark finally rxed.
Sitting beside the bed, he looked at his son with concern. "Don''t be so reckless next time. What if
something serious had happened?"
"But didn''t you say our family''s top priority is to ensure Vivienne''s safety? That''s what matters most,"
Aaron said nonchntly, seeing his father more as a means to an end to be the Miller family heir
and secure the power to stand against Percival.
Mark''s brow furrowed. "Still, you''re not the one to protect her. No more dangerous stunts."
Aaron did not argue further, as he never intended to heed Mark''s words anyway.
"Next month is Richard''s birthday bash, right?" Aaron changed the subject.
Mark''s temper softened. "Yes, what about it?"
"Take me with you," Aaron said, a subtle gleam in his eye.
Mark paused, surprised. "You want to go?"
"Yes, I can''t just stick around school forever, can I? You saidworking is essential, right?" Aaron
challenged, "Or do you think my status as a bastard son isn''t fitting to apany you to such an
important event?"
Richard''s birthday was a grand affair in the Ellington family, with many moring for an invite.
Only Rivenwood''s elite made the list, and many business deals were sealed at the event.
Aaron had never shown interest before, but now he was keen to attend, surprising and delighting Mark,
who said, "I didn''t mean that, Aaron. I''m happy you want to join the celebration."
Seeing Mark agree, Aaron closed the topic and rested his eyes.
Mark wanted to talk more, but seeing his son''s disinterest, he stayed silent, aware that Aaron was not
quick to forgive.
...
Meanwhile, Percival was discharged from the hospital after only two days, and he would have left
sooner if Vivienne had not insisted he stay.
Thomas needed more time to heal, and even though Vivienne had mended his leg, proper rest was
critical to avoid futureplications.
With Thomas indisposed, Leopold took over his duties.
"I''m driving? I''m your chauffeur now, Mr. Ellington? Are you short on chauffeurs?" Leopold bristled at
the assignment.
Percival nced at him coolly. "What''s the problem? You used to drive before, didn''t you?"
"That was different!" Leopold fumed, "Back then, I didn''t know you were whisking away Vivienne. Now
that I know, you expect me to..."
He suddenly stopped, not finishing the thought.
To watch them kiss each day?
His patience had limits!
He was already showing restraint not to confront Percival.
And now to be their chauffeur?
Besides, Thomas had mentioned how often those two kissed in the car. Every ride was guaranteed to
have at least one smooch.
He was not a masochist, seeking out agony willingly!
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"Oh," Percival casually remarked, adjusting his cufflink. "I hear there''s an opening on Fariana Isle..."
Before he could finish, Leopold stiffened and squeezed the words out of clenched teeth. "I''ll drive!"
And he meant it—his teeth gnashed audibly, yet he was powerless against Percival.
Fine!
Percival was not the priority!
Vivienne was all that mattered. He would consider it protecting her.
Percival internally thanked him.
Leopold grabbed the car keys with a grin, "So, where to, Vivienne?"
Vivienne rubbed her neck, saying, "The Brooks Mansion."
"You got it!" Leopold fired up the engine and floored it, pulling up to the Brooks Mansion in no time.
Percival looked at Leopold with disdain. It was clearly not his turn to y the speed demon.
As they parked, Leopold finally asked, "Vivienne, what''s got you wanting to head back to the Brooks
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"Zip it," Vivienne muttered coolly.
"Vivienne, you''re back! Come and see, it’s our reality show!" K eximed, stillughing.
Vivienne nced at her, lips pursed, "Where''s your dad?"
Today was going to be another one of those days.
Theughter on K and Carl''s faces faded as they saw the look on Vivienne''s face.
That expression, they had not seen it since the day of Judith''s incident.
K stood up. "My dad? He''s still at the office. Is something wrong?"