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.

tired, had her rest with

But...

hardly any quieter than

your problem, old

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 show some decency?" He then cooed at the child, "Sweetie, say 'godfather'

Vivienne, "..."

getting ideas about her children,

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

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

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 him... that would be

Jasper, "..."

was this

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

today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the

the conversation turning this way,

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

choked on

moved aside

growing more fond of her by the minute, seeing

to be quite

had to secure this

tension between Jasper and Yorick

intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile,

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving,

crowd was bustling,

way out, she noticed her

about to inquire, her attention was caught by Mr.

unfamiliar, someone she

smile, and after a brief nod

casually asked, "Mr.

family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to see him off."

alone the extended

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