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 the

But...

was hardly any quieter

What's your problem,

these kids for the first time too. And you, acting all high

Vivienne, "..."

start getting ideas about

bitterness,

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

proudly stated, "Isaiah's been in my arms since birth. You might want to hold him, but it's

Jasper, "..."

was this so

with them, Jasper felt like he

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

the conversation turning this way, he

stopping you? The child just prefers me, what can I

nearly choked on his

already moved

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

out to be

secure

between Jasper and Yorick

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

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

was leaving, that

the crowd was bustling, greeting

made her way out, she noticed her

attention was caught by Mr. Wolf

and unfamiliar, someone she hadn't seen

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

stranger, casually asked, "Mr.

to leave early. Mom and

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

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