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.

concerned she might get tired, had her rest with the

But...

was hardly any quieter

your problem, old

on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too. And you, acting all high and mighty

Vivienne, "..."

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

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

didn't just have one child.

since birth. You might want to hold him,

Jasper, "..."

was this

Jasper felt

Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children closer

this way, he doubted anyone could

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

nearly choked

already moved aside with

the minute, seeing so

might turn out to

had to secure this connection

tension between Jasper and Yorick was

Richard strolled in with a beaming

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that

the crowd was bustling, greeting familiar faces

her way out, she noticed

Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger in

man appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone

a smile, and after a brief nod

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

family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to see him off." Vivienne didn't dwell on

to keep track, let alone the extended family

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