The Million-Dollar Heart novel Chapter 280

The room was buzzing with excitement. All the guests were completely captivated by Vivienne's piano performance.

Mila was left speechless. She initially wanted to dominate the room with her status and show that she was destined to become the Brooks family's matriarch, but Vivienne stole the show.

Debra, who had performed with her, stood up as a rare smile crossed his lips. "I never thought I'd have the chance to perform with you."

He reached out to shake Vivienne's hand, but before he could even touch her, Percival, standing next to her with a cold face, blocked him.

Percival raised his eyebrows slightly and exuded a menacing aura. This alone was enough for Debra to get the message, but he added, "Watch your tone. Don't touch my fiancée."

The word 'fiancée' was stressed heavily.

Even if one lacked perception, they could hear his strong possessiveness toward Vivienne from his unfriendly tone.

Leopold clicked his tongue twice.

Percival was jealous.

But Vivienne was the one who was impressive.

Vivienne glanced at Percival and calmly explained, "He's my friend."

Percival kept his brows furrowed and remained silent.

However, he felt like their relationship wasn't as simple as that.

This was the Brooks family's territory, and Debra didn't want to overstay his welcome.

After taking notice of Percival's strong stance, he nodded at Vivienne. "We’ll catch up when we have time."

He left for backstage after saying this, leaving Percival pondering the meaning of 'catch up.'

Vivienne's impromptu piano performance on stage had captured everyone's attention, successfully diverting attention from the previous drama.

The banquet continued, with people constantly coming over to engage her in conversation.

"Vivienne, I never thought I'd have the privilege to hear a performance from the master Moonlight. Your performance was truly mesmerizing."

"Here's my card. Could I invite you for a drink sometime?"

Vivienne declined all of these invitations.

She just wanted to show Mila that she wasn't fit to be her stepmother.

She didn't care for their flattery.

"Vivienne." While she was busy handling the crowd, Fiona approached her with a glass of champagne. "Hi, I'm Percival's cousin, Fiona."

Vivienne looked up at her as her cold eyes suddenly filled with a strange curiosity.

Was it her imagination?

She felt a sense of familiarity with this person, as if she had seen her somewhere before.

"Cousin?" Vivienne retracted her gaze and politely greeted her.

Fiona nodded. "I'm glad that you weren't affected by the previous incident. Otherwise, I would feel guilty."

Vivienne's eyes lowered, and her face remained expressionless.

She could have handled the previous drama herself.

Fiona had provided a recording as evidence, which only added fuel to the fire, leaving Paula with no room to argue.

However, how genuine was Fiona's recording? That was hard to say.

If Fiona really wanted to help her, she wouldn't have waited until Paula had caused such a commotion before revealing the recording.

Vivienne didn’t show any doubt on her face; she simply said, "Thank you for your help just now."

"It was a small matter. I just happened to overhear their conversation and recorded it in case it would be harmful to you. I didn't expect it to come in handy." Fiona's act was flawless.

Vivienne's deep eyes slightly narrowed, and the corners of her lips slowly lifted, but still her expression remained unreadable.

She just happened to overhear and record it for her benefit?