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

sour taste spread

She needed

just didn’t measure up

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

she had introduced Percival in a casual manner, the term ‘fiance

shook off his thoughts and greeted Percival politely.

was cordial, yet it still

only eighteen

just

easily pass for their

age gap between them

smile froze, and his eyes narrowed

Aaron was reveling in his perceived victory, the cold intensity in

The sense of distance between them was palpable. It

quickly redirected his gaze to Vivienne, attempting

a definitive answer from Vivienne

herself from Percival’s arm “I’ll

was considering his offer, Aaron’s spirits lifted It was as if a weight had been

meet any conditions

but he wasn’t about

the exchange with a dark expression on his face. He was clearly not

veiled intentions, especially after he had almost nabbed the

taken it to impress Vivienne,

a wave of displeasure through Percival, and his gaze grew

However, since it was something Vivienne had

Richard isn’t feeling well. He would like to leave.”

was nearing its end. All formalities had been

was no reason for him to continue to push

“Drive

in understanding and went off

wanted to discuss with Vivienne, but given Percival’s presence, he had to tone it down. “Vivienne, everyone misses

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

leapt at her response, and after a

turned to Percival “Mr. Wolf, I’m

affair. It was filled

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