The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1069

Griffin felt a throbbing pain in his temples, adamantly sticking to his choice, "The black one."

Leopold acknowledged with a grunt, obediently putting the others away.

Griffin was beyond words.

If simplicity saved lives, then let it be.

During their engagement party, she had already seen through Leopold's standing within the Emerald Mountain community.

Plus, being named godfather to Vivienne's kids was already flashy enough.

If Leopold dared to dress even more flamboyantly at tomorrow's feast... she feared he might not make it through the night without being "taken out."

By then, she wouldn't even know where to start looking for him.

The next day, the hotel was buzzing with people.

The hall was packed with well-wishers.

Vivienne sat in the lounge, surrounded by Finnian, Jasper, and Yorick, who had made special trips to be there.

Any one of them was a notable figure in Rivenwood.

Yet there they were, locked in a standoff, none yielding to the others.

Only Vivienne remained calm.

Next to her were some snacks and pastries, thoughtfully prepared by Mr. Wolf.

This banquet was significant for both families.

As her father put it, it was also about making up for past regrets during her own wedding.

With so many invites, they had no idea how many would actually show up.

They could only courteously greet guests at the door.

get tired, had her

But...

was hardly any

What's your problem,

her crib, glaring at Jasper who tried to contest, "Come on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too. And you, acting all high and mighty as the great-grandfather, can't you show

Vivienne, "..."

about her children,

bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the first time too. Why should I step

adept at shifting the battlefield, teased Jasper, "Why so stubborn? My disciple didn't just have one

arms since birth. You

Jasper, "..."

this so

the others played with them, Jasper felt like he was being

Do you guys even understand etiquette? Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children closer for this great-grandfather to

the conversation turning this way, he doubted anyone

steady gaze, said calmly, "Who's stopping you? The child just prefers me, what

nearly choked

already moved aside with

fond of her by the minute, seeing so much

might turn out to

to secure this

between Jasper and

as Vivienne was about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile,

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving,

the crowd was bustling, greeting familiar

way out, she noticed her parents but not

about to inquire, her attention was caught by Mr.

appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she

sensing her gaze, turned, shared a smile, and after a brief

glancing at the stranger, casually asked, "Mr. Wolf, who were you talking

replied nonchalantly, "Just a distant relative from the family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to see him off." Vivienne didn't dwell on it, given the

impossible to keep track, let alone the extended family branches of the