The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 281

Pival stood aside, listening to their familiar chatter with a look of utter displeasure on his face.

He had thought Aaron looked familiar from the moment he laid eyes on him, but he couldn’t quite place where he’d seen him before.

Now that Aaron and Vivienne were standing together, it became abundantly clear. The young man was practically a male carbon copy of Vivienne in his choice of attire

They were both clad in casual t–shirts and jeans, which was a stark contrast to the formal attire of everyone else at the banquet

Without having been told, one could easily mistake them for a couple. Their outfits were perfectly coordinated.

“Vivienne “Percival squeezed out through gritted teeth while draping an arm around Vivienne’s shoulders. Is this another one of your friends?”

The word ‘another was dripped with an undeniable hint of jealousy

How many other friends did she have that he didn’t know about?

And why were they all male friends?

Vivienne didn’t attempt to shake off Percival’s arm. She instead offered him a small, nonchalant laugh

“Yes. A friend” She confirmed

She then turned to Aaron, introducing Percival with a straightforward, “My fiancé.”

Percival was taken aback by her blunt honesty. He was pleasantly surprised that she had acknowledged him and their relationship so openly.

Feeling reassured by Vivienne’s acknowledgment, he tightened his hold around her and greeted Aaron with a beaming smile: “Nice to meet you. I’m Percival.”

His attitude towards Aaron did a complete 180, all thanks to Vivienne’s honesty

Aaron’s gaze darted between the pair as his eyes dimmed with an array of complex emotions

News of Vivienne and Percival’s engagement was not widely known. Only a select few within their inner circle were aware

The media had only reported on Percival’s engagement, describing his fiancé as a simple country girl.

The news of their engagement in Havenwood had been suppressed.

But Aaron knew. He knew that it was Vivienne who was engaged to Percival

taste spread through his mouth.

deserved the best. She needed to be with the most outstanding man

didn’t

about the engagement, so he hadn’t expected her to take

casual manner, the term ‘fiance felt like a thorn, pricking uncomfortably at his most tender spots.

shook off his thoughts and greeted

cordial, yet it still camed a hint

only eighteen

just

he could easily pass

the age gap between them to

smile froze, and his eyes narrowed

as Aaron was reveling in his perceived victory, the cold intensity in Percival’s eyes stopped him dead in his tracks.

sense of distance between them was

of panic washed over Aaron as he quickly redirected his gaze to Vivienne, attempting to change the subject. Vivienne, about rejoining the team….”

a definitive

gently disentangling herself from Percival’s arm “I’ll

offer, Aaron’s spirits lifted It was as if

meet any conditions you have!” He exclaimed

knew his promise didn’t hold much weight, but he wasn’t about to let go of any

watched the exchange with a dark expression on his face. He

veiled intentions, especially after he had almost nabbed the last strawberry

had taken it to impress Vivienne, the answer was crystal

Percival,

allow anyone to covet what was his. However, since it was something Vivienne had agreed to, he wouldn’t openly oppose it

quietly, speaking in hushed tones, Richard isn’t feeling well. He would

was nearing its end. All formalities had been completed, and all necessary appearances had been

health, there was no reason for

instructed him. “Drive

went off

to

Aaron’s suggestion, Percival’s mood soured even further. Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious

at her response, and after a brief chat, he took his leave

to Percival “Mr. Wolf,

tiring affair. It was filled with all sorts of drama, leaving

that she was tired, Percival immediately signaled to Leopold, intending to head home “Let’s