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

But...

any quieter

What's your problem,

time too. And you, acting all high and mighty as the great-grandfather, can't

Vivienne, "..."

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

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

adept at 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 make way for this

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, but it's all about the child's comfort." "If he

Jasper, "..."

was this

played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched

Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children closer for this great-grandfather

this way, he

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

nearly choked on

moved aside

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

out to be quite the

secure this connection

tension between Jasper and Yorick was

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that

was bustling, greeting familiar faces

made her way out, she noticed

was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing

and unfamiliar, someone

turned, shared a smile, and after

at the stranger, casually asked,

and Dad asked me

impossible to keep track, let alone the extended

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