The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1069

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.

tired, had her rest with the kids

But...

was hardly any quieter than

your

scooped up Juliette from 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 some decency?" He then cooed at the child, "Sweetie, say 'godfather'

Vivienne, "..."

hoped her mentor wouldn't start getting ideas about her children, hadn't she

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

one child. Even if I don't step back, shouldn't the child's great-grandfather

perking up at the conversation, and proudly stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You might want to hold him,

Jasper, "..."

this

played with them, Jasper felt like he was being

Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you

conversation turning this way, he

you? The child just prefers

nearly choked

already moved aside with

of her by the minute, seeing so

might turn out to

to secure this

tension between Jasper and

Richard strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's at here!

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that

crowd was bustling, greeting familiar faces

made her way out, she noticed

Mr.

unfamiliar, someone she hadn't

shared a smile, and after a brief nod to the

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

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 sheer

keep track, let alone the extended family branches of the

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