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.

Wolf, concerned she might get tired, had

But...

was hardly any

What's your problem,

contest, "Come on, I'm 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

Vivienne, "..."

about her children, hadn't she suffered enough through

not knowing where to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting

have one child. Even if I

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 crying the moment you take him... that would

Jasper, "..."

this

felt like he was being scratched

understand etiquette? Technically, I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me,

this way, he doubted anyone

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

nearly choked on his

had already moved

her by the minute, seeing

out to

secure this connection

between Jasper and Yorick

as Vivienne was about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's at here! Came to

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving,

was bustling, greeting

out, she noticed her

caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger in the

and unfamiliar,

and after a

asked,

replied nonchalantly, "Just a distant relative from the family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad

was nearly impossible to keep track, let alone the extended

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