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.

she might get tired, had her rest with the kids

But...

any

your problem,

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

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

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

birth. You might want to hold him, but it's all about the child's comfort." "If

Jasper, "..."

this so

felt like he

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

way, he doubted anyone could feign

gaze, said calmly, "Who's stopping you?

choked on his

moved

by the minute, seeing

out to

to secure this

between Jasper and Yorick was

strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's at here! Came to

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that should

crowd was bustling, greeting familiar faces

made her way out, she noticed her parents

attention was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing

man appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone

and after a brief nod to the stranger, headed her

asked, "Mr.

leave early. Mom and

alone the extended family

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