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.

concerned she might get tired, had her rest with the

But...

was hardly any quieter than

What's your problem, old

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 the child,

Vivienne, "..."

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

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

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

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 you take him... that

Jasper, "..."

was this so

played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by

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

conversation turning this way, he

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

nearly choked

had already moved

by the minute, seeing so much of Vivienne

to be quite

secure this connection

tension between Jasper and Yorick was

and Richard strolled in with a

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that

crowd was bustling, greeting

made her way out, she

attention was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with

man appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she

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

at the stranger, casually asked, "Mr.

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

alone

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