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.

get tired, had her rest with the

But...

any quieter

your problem, old

quickly scooped up 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

Vivienne, "..."

getting ideas about her

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

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

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

Jasper, "..."

this so

them, Jasper felt like he

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

way, he doubted anyone

with a steady gaze, said calmly, "Who's stopping you? The child just

nearly choked on

already moved aside with

by the minute, seeing so

turn out to be quite the

secure this connection

Jasper and

door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's at here! Came to see

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

crowd was bustling, greeting familiar

she

her attention was caught by Mr. Wolf

man appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone

shared a smile, and after a brief nod to

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

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

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

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