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.

concerned she might get tired, had her rest

But...

was hardly any quieter than

What's your problem,

her crib, glaring at Jasper who tried to contest, "Come on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too. And

Vivienne, "..."

her mentor wouldn't start getting ideas about her children, hadn't she suffered enough through the

to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the

disciple didn't just have one child. Even if I don't step back, shouldn't the child's great-grandfather make way

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

Jasper, "..."

was this

others played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a cat. He couldn't believe

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

conversation turning this way, he doubted

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

nearly choked

already moved aside

more fond of her by the minute, seeing so much

out to be quite

had to secure

between Jasper and

door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving,

the crowd was bustling, greeting familiar

made her way out, she

her attention was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a

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

shared a smile, and after a brief nod to the stranger, headed

casually asked, "Mr. Wolf, who were

Mom and

was nearly impossible to keep track, let alone the extended family branches of the major

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