The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

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.

she might get tired,

But...

any quieter

What's your problem, old

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 decency?" He then cooed at the child, "Sweetie,

Vivienne, "..."

wouldn't start getting ideas about her

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

shifting the 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 make way for

holding Isaiah who was perking up 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 he

Jasper, "..."

this

laugh as the others played with them, Jasper felt

of welcoming me, shouldn't you at

conversation turning this way, he doubted anyone

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

nearly choked

moved

fond of her by the

out to be

had to secure this connection

tension between Jasper and Yorick was

as Vivienne was about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile,

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

crowd was bustling, greeting familiar

she made her way out, she noticed

attention was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly

man appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she

and after

glancing at the stranger, casually asked, "Mr. Wolf, who were you

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

keep track, let alone the extended family