The Million-Dollar Heart (Percival and Vivienne)
Chapter 255

Thomas was speechless.

Why did he have to do such a disgusting thing?

He cleared his throat and was about to approach Eddy when a voice sounded from outside the door.

"Vivienne, I heard you've got a nice stone. Quickly, give me a piece!"

Leopold's voice arrived before the man himself.

Thomas paused.

His timing couldn't be better.

Such a disgusting thing was more suitable for Leopold.

Leopold burst in, noticing that the entire Brooks family was standing in the yard, including Richard and Cecilia. He paused. "Eh? What's going on here?"

He'd been tasked by Percival to settle Anna in, then deal with some things in the team. By the time he was done, the sun was setting, and the old man had called him about Vivienne's stone. He wanted him to see if Vivienne would sell a small piece.

Without even eating, he'd rushed over.

"Eddy made a bet with Vivienne. If he loses, he has to live stream himself doing a headstand while... relieving himself." Thomas glanced at Leopold. "And he lost."

"So?" Leopold asked, "Is he about to start his performance?"

Thomas nodded. "Yep, but he's not being cooperative."

"Not cooperating?" Leopold's voice rose a few octaves. "Does he have a choice? Don't worry, Vivienne; I'll handle this. I'm good at this. Just watch!"

Finally, a chance to impress Vivienne. Why not show off a bit?

With that, Leopold strode towards Eddy while cracking his knuckles and sporting a lecherous grin. "Eddy, I suggest you stay still. I'm not known for being gentle. If I rip your pants, you won't be able to go home."

Eddy was beside himself with disbelief.

If only he could move.

What did this have to do with Leopold?!

Angry, Eddy yelled, "Get away from me!"

Then he turned to Vivienne. "Vivienne! What's your game? I said I'd honor the bet! But not now! Get him away from me!"

"Wow!" Leopold raised an eyebrow in amusement. "You dare argue with Vivienne? Pow!"

He punched Eddy in the face. "Who gave you the right?"

"Eddy!" Paula immediately shielded Eddy and began crying out angrily, "If you dare touch my son again, I will..."

"Touch? Why not?" Leopold retorted, aiming a kick at Eddy.

"You!" Paula's face was ashen, and she turned to Baron. "Dad! Are you just going to stand there while your grandson is being bullied?"

Baron merely lifted his eyes. "A man should be responsible for his actions. He made a bet with Vivienne, and he lost. He should honor the bet."

Even though it was disgusting, at this point, Eddy had to face the consequences. Vivienne wouldn't let it go.

Vivienne had just returned, and Paula had caused so much trouble, so the young girl was bound to be angry.

So be it.

Let Eddy pay the price, so the Brooks family could replace a little peace.

"What bet?! Vivienne obviously manipulated him!" Paula roared.

Calista, who had been silent all along, finally couldn't hold back. "Mr. Brooks, even though Eddy lost the bet and should honor it, Vivienne was very confident about the gemstone when she bet with Eddy. It was like she did it only with revenge in mind."

Calista turned to Vivienne. "Vivienne, Eddy has offended you, so let me apologize on his behalf. Can we let this go? How will Eddy show his face anywhere in the future after broadcasting such a vulgar act? You're all family, so why cause such humiliation?"

Vivienne's eyes were cold. "You don't deserve my sympathy."

Calista's face fell, but she suppressed her anger. "Right, I'm an outsider, so I don't have a say in these family matters. But today, you've embarrassed your aunt. How will you get along in the future? The bet was a joke between cousins, so why not show some magnanimity and let it go this time?"

Eddy was moved by Calista's pleas.

That was what a well-bred lady should be like.

What was Vivienne compared to her?

She wasn't even fit to tie Calista's shoes!

"Huh!" Vivienne's lips curled into a cold smile. "You're so righteous. Why don't you take his place? With your beauty, I'm sure many people would be interested." Calista's anger flared.

But she quickly suppressed it, turning to Percival with a pitiful expression. "Mr. Ellington, your fiancée is being so aggressive; won't you say something?"

She didn't believe the Ellington family would want a vindictive daughter-in-law like her.

However, Percival didn't even lift his head. With one hand in his pocket and the other around Vivienne's slender waist, he said, "Whatever my Vivienne wants to do, I support." His eyes flicked over Calista's face, then away in disgust. "Calista, are you asking me to persuade Vivienne to let you take Eddy's place?"

Calista was dumbfounded.

She struggled to maintain her composure. "My name is Calista!"

"Oh." Percival said dismissively, "Sorry, bad memory. I forgot."

He didn't even spare a glance at Calista. The sheer indifference in his demeanor made Calista feel as if her heart had been crushed. She struggled to catch her breath. Why?

Why on earth was this happening?

How was she any less than Vivienne?

Why wouldn't he even look at her? Why did he keep forgetting her name over and over again?

Percival couldn't be bothered with her, though. He turned his attention to Leopold. "Bring me Eddy's phone."

Leopold, gleeful as ever, sauntered over to Eddy.

Paula tried to intervene, but Leopold ruthlessly shoved her aside. He rifled through Eddy's pockets, pulled out the phone, and tossed it to Percival.

Percival caught the phone and swiftly unlocked it with a few taps. He turned on the live-streaming app and tossed the phone to Thomas. "Find a stand. Make sure the viewers can see everything." "Right away." Thomas immediately carried on with the task.

Percival's gaze shifted back to Leopold. "What are you waiting for?"

"Got it!" Upon receiving the order, Leopold promptly went over to Eddy.

Eddy wanted to retreat, but he was rooted to the spot. He glared at Leopold as he bellowed in fury. "How dare you?! If you touch me, I swear you'll pay for it!"

"Hmph!" Leopold sneered, not saying another word. He yanked off Eddy's pants in one swift motion.

To save time, he also took off Eddy's boxers.

Everyone got a full-frontal view of his... tidbits.

Just as his pants hit the floor, Percival quickly covered Vivienne's eyes. "You're not allowed to look."

Damn!

He had completely forgotten that such sights were not suitable for a young lady.

Vivienne fell silent.

Could she tell him she had already seen it?

But it was so tiny.