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.

might get tired, had her rest

But...

any

your problem,

on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too.

Vivienne, "..."

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

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

the battlefield, teased Jasper, "Why so stubborn? My disciple didn't just have one child.

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

as the others played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a

you guys even understand etiquette? Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming

this way, he doubted anyone could

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

nearly choked on his

already moved aside with

her by the minute, seeing so much

turn out to

had to secure this

Jasper and Yorick was

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

was bustling, greeting familiar faces

out, she noticed her parents

by Mr.

unfamiliar, someone she

a smile, and after a

asked,

replied nonchalantly, "Just a distant relative from the family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to see him off."

let alone the extended family

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