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.

concerned she might get tired, had her rest with the

But...

was hardly any

What's your problem,

kids for the first time too. And you, acting

Vivienne, "..."

getting ideas about her children,

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

My disciple didn't just have one child. Even if I don't step back, shouldn't the

conversation, and proudly stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You might want

Jasper, "..."

was this so

the children laugh as the others played with them, Jasper felt like

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

conversation turning this way, he doubted anyone could

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

nearly choked on

had already moved

by the minute, seeing so much of

might turn out to be quite

to secure this connection

Jasper

open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that should

was bustling, greeting familiar

she noticed her parents

by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger in the

man appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone

her gaze, turned, shared a smile, and after a brief nod to the

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

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

track, let alone

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