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.

Wolf, concerned she might get tired, had her rest with the

But...

hardly any quieter than

your

her crib, glaring at Jasper who tried to contest, "Come on, 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, say 'godfather'

Vivienne, "..."

getting ideas about

bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting

one child. Even if I don't step back, shouldn't

duo's banter, 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 starts crying the moment you take him... that

Jasper, "..."

this

them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a cat.

today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least

turning this way,

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

choked on his

had already moved aside with

the minute, seeing so much of Vivienne in

might turn out to be quite

to secure this

tension between Jasper

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

the crowd was bustling, greeting familiar faces

her way out, she noticed

her attention was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing

middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she

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

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

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

let alone the extended family branches of the