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

bitter and sour taste spread through his

needed to

didn’t

didn’t care about the engagement, so he hadn’t

Percival in a casual manner, the term ‘fiance felt

his thoughts and greeted Percival politely. “Hello, sir, I’m

it still

was only

was just

Well, he could easily pass for their

the age

his eyes narrowed dangerously.

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

The sense of distance between them

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

for a

disentangling herself from Percival’s arm “I’ll think about

offer, Aaron’s spirits lifted It was as if

if you péturn, I promise to meet any conditions you have!” He exclaimed

weight, but he wasn’t about to let go of

merely hummed in response, leaving Aaron to his own interpretations. Meanwhile, Percival watched the exchange

could see through Aaron’s thinly veiled intentions, especially after he had almost nabbed the

truly enjoyed the dessert or had taken it to impress Vivienne, the answer was crystal clear

a wave of displeasure through Percival,

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

Richard isn’t feeling well. He would

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

there was no reason for him to continue to

“Drive Richard home”

went off to carry out Percival’s command.

Percival’s presence, he had to tone it down. “Vivienne,

mood soured even further. Yet Vivienne seemed oblivious to this,

heart leapt at her response, and after

gone, Vivienne turned to

been a long and tiring affair. It was

to