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

But...

hardly any quieter than

your problem,

kids for the first time too. And you, acting all high

Vivienne, "..."

ideas about her children, hadn't

to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting

battlefield, 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

conversation, and proudly stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You might want

Jasper, "..."

was this so

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

today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children closer for this great-grandfather

this way, he doubted anyone could

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

nearly choked

already moved aside with

her by the

turn out to

secure this

tension between Jasper and

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that

crowd was bustling, greeting familiar

made her way out, she noticed her parents but not

attention was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing

middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she hadn't

gaze, turned, shared a smile, and after a brief nod to the stranger,

stranger, casually asked, "Mr.

and

impossible to keep track, let alone

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