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.

she might get tired, had her rest with the kids

But...

any

your problem,

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

Vivienne, "..."

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

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

stubborn? My disciple didn't just have one child.

was perking up at the conversation, and proudly stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You might

Jasper, "..."

was this

the others played with them, Jasper felt like

the guest today. Instead of welcoming

the conversation turning this way, he doubted

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

nearly choked on

had already moved

her by the minute, seeing so

might turn out to be

secure this connection

tension between Jasper

Vivienne 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, "..."

leaving,

the crowd was bustling, greeting familiar faces

she noticed

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

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

turned, shared a smile, and after a brief nod to

glancing at the stranger, casually asked, "Mr. Wolf, who were you

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

to keep track, let alone

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