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.

she might get tired, had her rest with the

But...

any

What's your

glaring at Jasper who tried to contest, "Come on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too. And

Vivienne, "..."

her mentor wouldn't start getting ideas about her children, hadn't she suffered enough through

his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the

one child. Even if I

who was perking up at the conversation, and proudly stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You

Jasper, "..."

this so

the children laugh as the others played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a

etiquette? Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children closer for this

way, he doubted anyone

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

nearly choked

moved

her by the minute, seeing so much of

turn out to be

to secure this

tension between Jasper and Yorick was

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

crowd was bustling,

she noticed her parents but not

Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger

middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she hadn't

smile, and after a

casually asked, "Mr. Wolf, who were

nonchalantly, "Just a distant relative from the family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to

keep track, let alone the extended family branches of the

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