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.

Wolf, concerned she might get tired, had her rest with

But...

was hardly any quieter

What's your problem, old

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 then cooed at

Vivienne, "..."

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

feeling slighted but not knowing where to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness,

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

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 all about the child's comfort." "If he starts crying the moment

Jasper, "..."

this

as the others played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a cat.

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 for

turning this way,

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

choked

already moved aside with

more fond of her by the minute, seeing so much of

might turn out to

had to secure this

tension between Jasper and Yorick

swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving,

was bustling,

she made her way out, she noticed her parents but

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

unfamiliar, someone she

after a brief

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

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

to keep track, let alone the extended