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.

she might get tired, had

But...

any quieter

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

Vivienne, "..."

getting ideas about her children, hadn't she suffered

his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the first time too. Why

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

been in my arms since birth. You might want to hold him, but it's all

Jasper, "..."

was this so

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

Do you guys even understand etiquette? Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children closer

conversation turning this way, he

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

nearly choked

moved aside

her by the minute, seeing so much

out to

to secure this

between Jasper

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that should

was bustling,

she noticed her parents

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

man appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she

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

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

to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to see him

track, let alone the extended family branches of the

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