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.

tired, had her rest with

But...

any

your problem, old

who tried to contest, "Come on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too. And you, acting all high and mighty as

Vivienne, "..."

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

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

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

holding Isaiah who was perking up at the conversation, and proudly stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You might want to hold him, but it's all

Jasper, "..."

this so

them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched

Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least

this way, he doubted anyone could

calmly, "Who's stopping you? The child just prefers me, what can I

choked on

had already moved aside with

was growing more fond of her by the minute, seeing

out to be quite

had to secure

tension between Jasper and

about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled in with a beaming smile, "Look who's at here! Came to see

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that

the crowd was bustling, greeting familiar faces

she noticed her

was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger

unfamiliar,

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

glancing at the stranger, casually asked, "Mr. Wolf,

leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to

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

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