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 her rest with the kids

But...

any quieter

What's your problem,

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

Vivienne, "..."

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

to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the first time too. Why should

shifting 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

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...

Jasper, "..."

was this

others played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a

you 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 way, he doubted

said calmly, "Who's stopping you? The child just

nearly choked on his

moved

growing more fond of her by the minute, seeing so much of Vivienne in

might turn out to be quite

secure this connection

Jasper

as Vivienne was about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

was bustling, greeting

out, she noticed her parents

attention was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger in the

appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she

a smile, and after a brief nod to

asked, "Mr.

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

to keep track, let alone the extended family branches of the