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, had

But...

hardly any

your problem, old

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

Vivienne, "..."

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

frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting

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

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."

Jasper, "..."

this

the others played with them, Jasper felt like he was

guys even understand etiquette? Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children closer for this great-grandfather to

this way, he doubted anyone

calmly, "Who's stopping you? The child

choked

had already moved

fond of her by the minute, seeing so much of

might turn out to be quite the

secure this

Jasper and Yorick

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that

was bustling, greeting familiar faces

she noticed her

Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with

unfamiliar, someone she

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

the stranger, casually asked, "Mr.

relative from the family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to see him off." Vivienne didn't dwell on it,

was nearly impossible to keep track, let alone the