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

But...

hardly any quieter

What's your

kids for the first time too. And you, acting all high and mighty as the great-grandfather, can't you show some decency?" He then cooed

Vivienne, "..."

about her children, hadn't she suffered enough through the

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

battlefield, teased Jasper, "Why so stubborn? My disciple didn't just have one child. Even if I don't

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

Jasper, "..."

this so

with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a

guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children closer for this

the conversation turning this way, he doubted

you? The child just prefers me,

choked on his

had already moved

by the minute, seeing so much of Vivienne

to

to secure this

Jasper and Yorick

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that should

was bustling, greeting familiar faces

she noticed her

attention was caught by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with a stranger in the

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

after a brief nod to the

the stranger, casually asked, "Mr. Wolf, who

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

keep track, let alone

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