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.

Wolf, concerned she might get tired, had her

But...

hardly any quieter

your

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

Vivienne, "..."

her mentor wouldn't start getting ideas about her

but not knowing where to direct his frustration, spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the first time too.

the battlefield, 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."

Jasper, "..."

this so

felt

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

way,

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

choked on

moved aside

her by the minute, seeing

might turn out to be quite

to secure this connection

Jasper and Yorick

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

crowd was bustling, greeting familiar faces

her way out, she noticed her

was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with

and unfamiliar, someone she

turned, shared a smile, and after

stranger, casually asked, "Mr. Wolf, who were you

relative from the family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me to see him off."

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

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