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.

concerned she might get tired, had her rest with the

But...

was hardly any

What's your

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

Vivienne, "..."

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

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

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

duo's banter, holding Isaiah who was perking up at the conversation, and proudly stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You might want to hold him,

Jasper, "..."

was this so

laugh as the others played with them, Jasper felt

etiquette? Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me,

the conversation turning this way, he doubted anyone

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

nearly choked

moved aside with

more fond of her by the minute, seeing so

to be quite the

secure

Jasper

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that

bustling, greeting familiar

made her way out, she noticed her parents but

was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly

and unfamiliar, someone

shared a smile, and after a

the stranger, casually asked, "Mr.

leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to see him off." Vivienne didn't dwell on it, given the sheer number of

track, let alone the

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