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.

might get tired, had her rest with

But...

hardly any

What's your problem,

scooped up Juliette from 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

Vivienne, "..."

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

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

didn't just have one child. Even if I don't step back, shouldn't the

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

Jasper, "..."

this

felt like he was being scratched

Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at

this way,

said calmly, "Who's stopping you? The

nearly choked on his

already moved aside

her by the minute, seeing so much of Vivienne in

out to be

had to secure this

tension between Jasper and Yorick was

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that should

was bustling,

her way out, she noticed her parents but

about to inquire, her attention was caught by Mr. Wolf

man appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she hadn't

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

asked, "Mr. Wolf, who

and Dad asked me

impossible to keep track, let alone the extended

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