The Million-Dollar Heart novel Chapter 458

At the Perez Mansion.

After Yuri returned, he found Zelda in her walk-in closet, rummaging through several designer bags still in their pristine packaging.

Each one was a unique, limited-edition treasure!

“This one would look adorable on Vivienne. A little lady her age would look just darling with this color.

This one’s not bad either; it goes with everything and is perfect for any outfit.

This one isn’t for everyday use, but when Vivienne and Percival get married, she’ll need something for the galas. This clutch would be just right.”

Yuri watched his wife meticulously select each item, his smile indulgent. “That’s enough for now, love. We can always gift more another time.”

They were having dinner with Vivienne's family tomorrow, and Zelda was taking it very seriously, spending days picking out the perfect present.

“There will always be a next time. How long has it been since we last saw Vivienne? Besides, just the other week, she sent some medicines for Yasmine and Natalia. We’re already discharged, and still, she showed so much care, so we have to show our appreciation, don't we?”

Zelda rolled her eyes at Yuri. Then, her gaze fell on a set of matching outfits in the closet.

She had stumbled upon them while shopping and could not resist buying them. However, she had yet to wear them with Yuri.

Perfect, she thought, they could give them to Vivienne and Percival.

Jasper, leaning on his cane, frowned, “I still say that Ellington boy isn’t good enough for Vivienne.”

Zelda chuckled in disbelief, “Dad, why wouldn’t he be? Percival is one of the station's most capable and strategic young men. If he weren’t still climbing the ranks due to his youth, he’d have been promoted to a desk job by now.”

Jasper scoffed. “Hmph! And Vivienne isn’t exceptional? With her talents at such a young age, is that man really her match?”

Yuri sighed. “Dad, I think you believe there aren't many out there who are worthy of Vivienne, right?”

Jasper finally nodded with satisfaction, “Exactly.”

Zelda shook her head in resignation. Luckily, Vivienne was not her granddaughter. Otherwise, Jasper would have scared Percival off long ago.

In her eyes, Percival and Vivienne were a match made in heaven – in looks and capabilities.

She had been quietly shipping them for ages. In fact, she was the queen bee of their shipping community on Twitter!

After a bit more chit-chat, Jasper pulled Yuri aside.

Once the door closed, Jasper asked, “How did it go?”

Yuri nodded. “Got it.”

Technically, they could have gotten Vivienne’s DNA after tomorrow's dinner, but to be safe, Yuri had arranged to get them from Vivienne a day early.

Though expected, Jasper was still somewhat surprised. “Vivienne wasn’t upset?”

Yuri smiled, “She wasn’t. She just asked me to tell you that running more paternity tests won't change anything. She wants you to let it go.”

Jasper sighed. “I’m not obsessed. It’s just she feels so close to me. Even if the result is disappointing, I have to try.”

Understanding his father’s feelings, Yuri replied, “I’ll have the items sent over as soon as possible. Don’t worry, Dad. You'll be the first to know as soon as the results are in.”

Reassured, Jasper relaxed.

...

The next day.

Zelda arrived early at the restaurant they had chosen, only to find Dawson already there, waiting.

“Auntie, you're finally here. You have to stand up for me. I can’t let Vivienne really marry Percival. No one on this earth is worthy of her!”

Dawson was Zelda’s only nephew and had always been close to her. He had always talked to her about Vivienne, singing praises so high that, at first, Zelda had thought he was seeing through rose-colored glasses.