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

But...

any quieter than

your problem,

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

Vivienne, "..."

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

with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the first time

have one child. Even if I don't step back, shouldn't the child's great-grandfather make

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, "..."

was this so

children laugh as the others played with them, Jasper felt like

understand etiquette? Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children closer

conversation turning this way, he doubted anyone

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

nearly choked on

had already moved aside

by the minute, seeing so

to be quite

had to secure

between Jasper and Yorick

was about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that should

bustling, greeting familiar

out, she noticed her parents but

her attention was caught by Mr.

unfamiliar, someone she

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

asked, "Mr.

and Dad asked me to

let alone the extended

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