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 rest with the

But...

hardly any quieter

your problem,

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

Vivienne, "..."

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

not knowing where to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for

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

stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You might want to hold him,

Jasper, "..."

this

the others played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a cat. He couldn't believe

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

said calmly, "Who's stopping you? The child

nearly choked on

already moved aside

was growing more fond of her by the minute, seeing

out to be

secure

Jasper and Yorick

about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

crowd was bustling, greeting familiar faces

she made her way out, she noticed her parents but

inquire, her attention was caught by Mr. Wolf

unfamiliar, someone she

shared a smile, and after a brief nod to the stranger, headed

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

taking her hand, 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

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