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.

tired,

But...

any quieter than

What's your problem,

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

Vivienne, "..."

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

underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the first time

teased Jasper, "Why so stubborn? My disciple didn't just have one

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

Jasper, "..."

was this

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

I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children

turning this way, he doubted anyone

said calmly, "Who's stopping you? The

nearly choked on his

moved aside with

was growing more fond of her by the minute, seeing so much of Vivienne

out to be quite the

secure

Jasper and Yorick

intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's at here!

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving,

was bustling,

out, she noticed her

attention was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing

appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she hadn't seen

turned, shared a smile, and after a brief nod to

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

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 on

was nearly impossible to keep track, let alone the extended

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