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

your problem, old

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' for

Vivienne, "..."

her mentor wouldn't start getting ideas about her children,

underlying bitterness, "I'm the

My disciple didn't just have one child. Even if I don't

the 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

Jasper, "..."

was this so

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

welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children closer

conversation turning this way,

stopping you? The child just prefers me, what

nearly choked on

already moved aside with

fond of her by the

turn out to be quite the

to secure

Jasper and

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that should

the crowd was bustling,

out, she noticed her parents but

caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger

and unfamiliar, someone

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

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

to leave early. Mom and Dad asked

keep track, let alone the extended

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