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.

might get tired, had

But...

was hardly any quieter than

What's your problem,

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

Vivienne, "..."

about her children,

feeling slighted but not knowing where to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the first time too. Why

the battlefield, teased Jasper, "Why so stubborn? My disciple didn't just have one child. Even if

watched the duo's banter, holding Isaiah who was perking up at the conversation, and proudly stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You might want to hold him, but it's

Jasper, "..."

was this so

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

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

this way, he

you? The child just prefers

nearly choked on his

already moved aside with

was growing more fond of her by the

out to be

had to secure this connection

tension between Jasper

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

the crowd was bustling, greeting

way out, she noticed her parents

to inquire, her attention was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger in

and unfamiliar, someone she

gaze, turned, shared a smile, and after

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

the family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me

track, let alone the extended family branches