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.

might get tired, had her

But...

was hardly any quieter

your

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

Vivienne, "..."

ideas about her children, hadn't she

his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness,

teased Jasper, "Why so stubborn? My disciple didn't just have one child. Even if I don't step back, shouldn't the child's great-grandfather make way

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

Jasper, "..."

this so

others played with them, Jasper felt

of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least

this way,

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

choked

moved aside

fond of her by the minute,

out to

to secure this

between Jasper and

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that should

crowd was bustling, greeting

her way out, she noticed

attention was caught by Mr. Wolf

and unfamiliar, someone she hadn't seen

after a brief nod to the stranger,

at the stranger, casually asked,

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

to keep track, let alone the extended family branches

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