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 rest with the

But...

was hardly any

your problem,

on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too. And you, acting all high

Vivienne, "..."

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

bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather

just have one child. Even

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 so

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

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

way, he doubted

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

nearly choked on

already moved aside

was growing more fond of her by the minute, seeing

to be quite

had to secure

between Jasper and

lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that

bustling, greeting familiar

way out, she noticed her parents

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

middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she hadn't seen

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

at the stranger, casually asked, "Mr.

a distant relative from the family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to see him

impossible to keep track, let alone the extended family branches of the

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