The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

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...

hardly any quieter than

What's your

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 all high and mighty as the

Vivienne, "..."

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

not knowing where to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the first time too. Why should

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

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 starts

Jasper, "..."

this

Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a cat. He

etiquette? Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at

this way, he doubted

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

choked on his

moved aside with

of her by the minute, seeing so

out to be

had to secure

between Jasper and Yorick

about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

the crowd was bustling, greeting familiar

her way out, she noticed her parents but

Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with

unfamiliar, someone she

sensing her gaze, turned, shared a smile, and after

stranger, casually asked, "Mr. Wolf, who were you

hand, replied nonchalantly, "Just a distant relative from the family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to see him off." Vivienne didn't dwell on it, given the sheer number of

let alone the extended family branches of the major