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.

get tired, had her

But...

any quieter

your

for the first time too. And you, acting all high and mighty as the great-grandfather,

Vivienne, "..."

hoped her mentor wouldn't start getting ideas about her children, hadn't

knowing where to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness,

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

duo's banter, holding Isaiah who was perking up at the conversation, and proudly stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You

Jasper, "..."

was this so

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

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

calmly, "Who's stopping you?

choked on his

already moved

the minute, seeing so much of Vivienne in

might turn out to be quite

to secure this connection

Jasper

door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that

the crowd was bustling,

way out, she noticed her parents but

to inquire, her attention was caught by Mr. Wolf

unfamiliar, someone she

a smile, and after a

casually asked, "Mr. Wolf, who were you

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

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

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