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, had her

But...

was hardly any quieter

What's your problem,

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

Vivienne, "..."

hoped her mentor wouldn't start getting ideas about her children, hadn't

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

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

the duo's banter, holding Isaiah who was perking up at the conversation, and proudly stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You

Jasper, "..."

was this so

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

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 this

this way,

said calmly, "Who's stopping you?

nearly choked on his

had already moved aside with

fond of her by the minute, seeing so much of Vivienne in

might turn out to be quite

secure

between Jasper and

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

bustling, greeting familiar

she made her way out, she noticed

Mr.

unfamiliar,

sensing her gaze, turned, shared a smile, and after a brief nod

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

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

nearly impossible to keep track, let alone the

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