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

But...

hardly any quieter than

your

time too. And you, acting all high and mighty as the great-grandfather, can't you show some decency?"

Vivienne, "..."

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

but not knowing where to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the first time too. Why

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

birth. You might want to hold him, but it's all about the child's comfort." "If he starts crying the moment you take

Jasper, "..."

was this so

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

understand etiquette? Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least

turning this way, he doubted

a steady gaze, said calmly, "Who's stopping you?

nearly choked on his

moved aside

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

out to be

to secure this

Jasper

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving,

crowd was bustling, greeting familiar faces

made her way out, she noticed her parents but

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

and unfamiliar, someone she hadn't seen

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

at the stranger, casually asked,

and Dad asked me to see him off." Vivienne didn't dwell on it, given the

keep track, let alone the extended family branches

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