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.

might get tired, had her rest with the

But...

any quieter than

What's your problem, old

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 great-grandfather, can't you

Vivienne, "..."

wouldn't start getting ideas about her

frustration, spoke 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. Even if

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

Jasper, "..."

was this so

felt like he

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

conversation turning this way, he doubted

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

choked on

moved aside with

fond of her by the minute, seeing so much of Vivienne

to

secure this

Jasper

Vivienne was about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that

was bustling, greeting familiar faces

out, she noticed her parents but not

to inquire, her attention was caught by Mr. Wolf

man appeared middle-aged and unfamiliar, someone she hadn't

shared a smile, and after a brief

the stranger, casually asked,

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,

alone the extended family

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