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.

she might get tired, had her rest with the kids

But...

hardly any

your

who tried to contest, "Come on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too. And you,

Vivienne, "..."

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

slighted but not knowing where to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather

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

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

Jasper, "..."

was this so

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

I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't

conversation turning this way,

stopping you? The child just

choked

moved aside with

growing more fond of her by the

to be quite

had to secure this connection

tension between Jasper and Yorick

was about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's at

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that

was bustling,

she made her way out, she noticed her

caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger

appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she

after a brief

asked, "Mr. Wolf, who were

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

keep track, let alone the extended family branches of the

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