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,

But...

was hardly any quieter than

What's your

"Come on, I'm meeting these 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 at the child,

Vivienne, "..."

getting ideas about her

spoke with underlying bitterness, "I'm the great-grandfather meeting for the

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

You might want

Jasper, "..."

was this

children laugh as the others played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a cat.

of welcoming

conversation turning this way, he doubted

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

nearly choked

had already moved aside with

growing more fond of her by the minute, seeing so much of

out to be quite

had to secure this connection

between Jasper and

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that

was bustling, greeting familiar faces

her way out, she noticed her parents but not

by Mr. Wolf conversing quietly with

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

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

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

the family, had to leave early. Mom and Dad asked me

let alone the extended family branches of the major

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