The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

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.

get tired, had her

But...

any

your

quickly scooped up Juliette from her crib, glaring at Jasper who tried to contest, "Come on, I'm meeting these kids for the first time too. And

Vivienne, "..."

hoped her mentor wouldn't start getting ideas about her children, hadn't she suffered enough

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

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

the duo's banter, 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 about the child's comfort." "If he starts crying the moment you take

Jasper, "..."

was this so

children laugh as the others played with them, Jasper felt like he was being scratched by a cat. He couldn't believe

I'm the guest today. Instead of welcoming me, shouldn't you at least bring the children

turning this way, he doubted anyone could

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

nearly choked on

had already moved aside with

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

out to be quite the

secure

tension between Jasper and Yorick

about to intervene, the lounge door swung open, and Richard strolled

о

great-grandson."

Vivienne, "..."

leaving, that

the crowd was bustling, greeting familiar

out, she noticed her

caught by Mr.

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

shared a smile, and after a brief

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

had to leave early. Mom and

impossible to keep track, let alone the extended family branches